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Identifier: wwu:33334
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 September
Date: 1915-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191509
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915 Volume 05 - Page 133 1915-09-08 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 P. M. Present, Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the President and Secretary. T
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915 Volume 05 - Page 133 1915-09-08 The Board of Trustees met at their office in th
Show more1915-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915 Volume 05 - Page 133 1915-09-08 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 P. M. Present, Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the President and Secretary. The minutes of August 11th were read and approved. S. F. THOMPSON'S CHECK: The matter of the check of S. F. Thompson which accompanied his bid on painting and tinting, July 29th, was brought up for discussion and it was eventually ordered that the Secretary return Mr. Thompson the check reffered to. RESIGNATION OF MISS MONTGOMERY: A communication was received from Miss Catherine Montgomery in which she referred to her sixteen years of service in this institution and her decision to terminate her connection with it and tendering her resignation. Having considered the matter, the Board accepted her resignation. PAYMENT OF ESTIMATES TO CONTRACTORS: The architect presented estimates in favor of various contractors employed upon the school as follows: 2d Estimate of S. W. Rolph, Agt. - $1080.00. 2d " " Baumeister and Klueter - 1192.00. 1st " " C. P. Jacobson - 800.00. 3d " " Dupar Brothers 3828.60. It was ordered by the Board that the above and any further estimates made by the architect on the contracts now being fulfilled, be accepted by the Secretary and vouchers drawn accordingly in favor of such contractors, except as to final estimates, which are to be first presented to the Board. LIBRARY REGULATIONS: The following tentative suggestions were presented by the President for additional library regulations: 1. Books borrowed by members of the faculty are to be returned or renewed four weeks from the date of withdrawal. Books will be renewed for a period of four weeks. 2. Members of the faculty should notify the librarian at the time of withdrawal, whether the book is to be placed in the department library, grade library, or for personal use. 3. If the book is sent for, this statement must be in writing. 4. Books borrowed by the faculty are subject to recall by the librarian when they are needed for special class work, or for the "Reserved for One Day" section. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915 Volume 05 - Page 134 1915-09-08 5. The librarian must be given two days' notice of all books which are to be place in the "Reserved or One Day" section, so that sufficient time may be given to recall books that are in circulation, and to avoid sending classes to the library before the books are available for their use. 6. Members of the faculty who lend books charged to their account to students, or any other person, without having the transfer made by the librarian, are held responsible for the book in case of loss. 7. The librarian shall file each year with the Principal, two weeks before June commencement, a statement of the library records of the faculty. CERTIFICATE FEES: The Secretary reported that a change of the plan heretofore followed in distributing certificate and diploma receipts to the various counties, had been proposed, the plan being the ask the county superintendent of each county to certify to this school the number of its diploma and certificate holders registering in such county. Remittances to be made in accordance therewith. The Board approved the arrangement. SECOND PAYMENT TO ACHITECT: On motion it was ordered that a second payment of $150.00 be made to Architect F. Stanley Piper for his services in connection with the various improvements now in progress. SONG BOOKS: The President called attention to the need of a supply of song books for use in the auditorium, and submitted estimates, he had received on several different books of this kind. The "School Praise and Song Book" was approved and the purchase of 500 copies ordered. CEMENT WALK AND TENNIS COURT: Informal action of the board was ratified in its calling for bids and letting to the lowest bidder, Chas. F. Chisom, the contract for the construction of a six foot cement walk from near the main entrance of the Normal building to Edens Hall, also concrete work for an additional tennis court. Said contract being dated Aug. 25, 1915 and the consideration being $435.20. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT PURCHASES: The President recommended the purchase for the Industrial Department of the following equipment, quotation having been received from various firms, and the most advantageous being as here given: 18 Drawing tables at an approximate cost of $46.50 each, f.o.b. School. 1 Economy two section dust proof filing case with base and cap each section 31" by 41" by 18 1/2", cost $61.00, f.o.b. Toledo, Ohio. 1 Oliver #60 Universal Saw Bench with individual motor drive, $608.75 f.o.b. Bellingham. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915 Volume 05 - Page 135 1915-09-08 1 Oliver #35-c Band saw with individual motor drive, $376.75 f.o.b. Bellingham. 12 double Benches as shown in blue print. These are standard equipment in Technical schools and colleges throughout the country, and will cost not to exceed $82.50 each, or a total of $990.00. 2 Blount 11 in. by 4 ft. Lathes as shown on page 56 of catalogue #17 without outside face plate or tripod, at $137.50 each. 1 same as above with outside face plate and tripod at $148.50. The recommendation was approved and the purchase authorized by the Board. BIDS ON MAGAZINES: It was reported by the President that bids had been received on supplying the library with magazines for the year as per lists prepared by the Librarian as follows: J. M. Hanson-Bennett, Chicago, - 206.30. The Owl Pharmacy, Bellingham - 223.00. S. P. Tapping, So. Bellingham - 221.17. Miss M. E. Hughes, Aberdeen, S.D. - 208.40. Grimmeaux Sub. Co. New York - 213.40. The bid of the J. M. Hanson-Bennett Co., of Chicago, having been found lowest and the contract was awarded to them. This action was approved by the Board. BIDS ON BOOKS: Lists having been submitted and bids called for from various publishers and dealers, on a supply of books for the library, the following bids in response were submitted: G. E. Stechert, New York, omitting 4 items - 383.15. Lowman and Hanford, Seattle omitting 8 items - 400.57. G. P. Putnam, New York omitting 2 items - 386.18. A. C. McClurg, Chicago, List complete - 376.27. The bid of A. C. McClurg and Co. being lowest, was accepted at $376.27. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS: The President recommended that Miss Gladys Stephen be given the position of second assistant librarian at a monthly salary of $50.00. Also that I. W. Whitfield be retained as a helped in the library at $16.00 per month. The compensation of both to be paid from library funds. It was so ordered by the Board. CINDER PATH: The sum of $50.00 was apportioned for the construction of cinder paths and roadways upon the grounds. VOUCHER CHECK #2555 The action of the Chairman and Secretary in issuing voucher check #2555 for $450.00 in favor of the Students' WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915 Volume 05 - Page 136 1915-09-08 Association, transferring an amount to which the association was entitled was ratified. A SIXTEENTH ASSISTANT JANITOR: On recommendation of the President an additional assistant to the Janitor was granted upon the usual terms. ASSISTANT TO DEAN: On recommendation of the President $10.00 monthly was appropriated for compensation of an assistant to the Dean of Women. ADDITIONAL FACULTY MEMBERS: The President reported that Mr. S. Brown had failed to accept his appointment as assistant in English and that Mr. Wm. F. Parish had been secured to take the position at a salary of $110.00 per month for 12 months. The President also reported that Miss Maude Alice Davis had been secured to take the place of Primary Supervisor in the Training Department made vacant by the resignation of Miss Catherine Montgomery at a salary of $125.00 per month for twelve months. All of which was approved by the Board. BILLS APPROVED: The following bills were audited and approved: STATE VOUCHERS: Allyn and Bacon - 38.40. Standard Oil Co. - 31.36. City of Bellingham - 28.90. Thiel and Welter - 214.40. Bellingham Truck Co. - 50.20. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 24.80. S. W. Rolph, Agt. - 1080.00. Baumeister and Klueter - 1192.00. F. Stanley Piper - 150.00. Richmond Paper Co. - 95.00. Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 10.05. Baumeister and Klueter - 880.00. Union Printing Co. - 28.28. C. S. Chisom - 435.20. Frank M. Lamborn - 913.29. LOCAL VOUCHERS: E. F. Taylor, Agt. Merriam Co. - 20.00. B. B. Furniture Co. - 153.30. Thiel and Welter - 24.15. Montague and McHugh - 32.27. Stark Piano Co. - .75. Whatcom Saw Works - 4.25. Mutual Paper Co. - 25.11. T. F. Doan - 11.68. Morse Hardware Co. - 27.11. Mike Ponti and Co. - 1.50. James Stevens - .50. Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 12.00. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 19.95. City of Bellingham - 9.00. Union Printing Co. - 10.55. Seattle Pottery Co. - 3.75. World Book Co. - 1.13. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1915 Volume 05 - Page 137 1915-09-08 REVOLVING FUND: Louis B. Gloman - 19.25. Edward Gannon - 47.00. Roy Meek - 40.00. Ed. Hersey - 8.00. H. Lyle - 8.00. Blaine Montgomery - 12.00. J. W. Dill - 11.00. W. Lester Hobson - 12.00. J. A. Griffin - 14.00. H. A. Harlow - 10.00. Carl Platz - 46.00. E. S. Gregory - 53.00. Frank J. Hubbard - 43.00. Ruby C. Jackson - 21.00. Fay Jackson - 20.00. Gerald Sonner - 12.00. Roy Powell - 12.00. Mrs. G. W. Sperry - 22.00. Richard Nichols - 6.00. Will Clapper - 10.00. Elwyn B. Bugge - 8.00. Russell Boyd - 9.00. H. Lyle - 3.75. Arthur O. Button - 12.00. Hanson Berg - 52.00. Orrin Anderson - 10.00. Carl L. Irish - 12.00. R. Nichols - 2.00. Paul Meiscke - 14.00. W. Lester Hobson - 3.75. Marion Lee - 7.75. R. Nichol - 2.00. H. A. Harlow - 4.00. J. W. Dill - 3.25. Orrin H. Anderson - 4.00. Guy Hurd - 3.25. STATE VOUCHERS * Cont. Lousi B. Gloman - 89.50. Eilers Music House - 858.00. C. P. Jacobson - 800.00. Dupar Brothers - 3828.60. Federal Steel Fixture Co. - 1320.70. The Board then adjourned. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33316
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 August
Date: 1915-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191508
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915 Volume 05 - Page 128 1915-08-02 The Board of Trustees met in special session at their office in the Normal School at 9 a. m., for the purpose of considering bids on tinting and painting
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915 Volume 05 - Page 128 1915-08-02 The Board of Trustees met in special session at their
Show more1915-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915 Volume 05 - Page 128 1915-08-02 The Board of Trustees met in special session at their office in the Normal School at 9 a. m., for the purpose of considering bids on tinting and painting of buildings, it appearing that contractor S. F. Thompson, who had been awarded a contract for this work July 26, 1915, had refused to accept the same, and a call for further bids having been published as per copy annexed. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the Secretary, and Architect F. Stanley Piper. BIDS ON TINTING, PAINTING AND DECORATING Bids, having been received as shown in the following tabulation, were opened. Each was accompanied by a check in the required amount as guaranty of good faith, and each was in form as prescribed by the architect's addenda to specifications. Everything in plans, (A) (Hagan and Hogberg) $4620.00, (West and Culbertson) ---, (S. F. Thompson) $4447.16, (L. Bucher) $5401.00. Interior Edens Hall, (B) 90.00, 98.00, 85.00, 93.00. Exterior of Edens Hall, (C), 88.00, 99.00, 101.00, 101.00. Exterior Main Building, (D), 445.00, 350.00, 411.00, 615.00. Interior Main Building, (E), 1400.00, ---, 2066.30, 2465.70. Interior Science Annex, (F), 887.00, ---, 671.16, 230.30. Interior Training School, (G), 1290.00, ---, 690.00, 1640.00. Interior Training Sch. Ax., (H), 420.00, ---, 422.70, 595.50. The above bids as presented were compared and discussed, but no decision was reached as to which should be accepted. The bid of L. Bucher, being obviously high, it was directed that Mr. Bucher's check for $249. accompanying the bid, be returned, and he being present, it was handed to him in person. The Board then adjourned. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915 Volume 05 - Page 129 1915-08-11 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. in regular session. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen and the Secretary. The Minutes of July 14, July 26 and August 2, were read and approved. ESTIMATE NO. 1, DUPAR BROS. The certificate of E. Stanley Piper, Architect, was presented (#182) certifying that $769.50 is now due Dupar Bros, contractors, on their contract of July 29, 1915, for heating and plumbing construction in the Bellingham State Normal School. Accordingly it was ordered by the Board that a voucher on the proper fund be drawn in favor Dupar Bros. in the sum of $769.50. PAINTING AND TINTING CONTRACT TO HAGAN HOGBERG Trustee Olson reported that since the meeting of the Board on August 2, the Board had informally decided to accept the bid presented by Hagan and Hogberg on August 2, for certain painting, tinting, etc., as per specifications heretofore referred to of Architect F. Stanley Piper, such acceptance applying only to proposals B, C, E, and G, of the architects addenda to painting specifications, the contract price of the same to be $2868.00. A contract having been let in accordance therewith, the action was by order of the Board formally ratified. DEFECTIVE SEWER MAIN Mr. Olson reported that it had been discovered in unearthing a sewer main beneath the buildings that the clay tile of which it was constructed was broken and leaky, and should be replaced with iron soil pipe. It was directed by the Board that an estimate of the cost be made and that the work be done to the best advantage possible. DEFECTIVE WIRING IN MAIN BUILDING It was also reported by Trustee Olsen that the electric wiring of the main floor of the old school building where its removal had not been included in the contract with S. W. Rolf, was not in accordance with city ordinances or requirements of fire underwriters, the wires being small and not insulated properly. It was therefore directed by the Board that an estimate of the cost of rewiring defective portions be obtained, and that the defects be corrected at as little expense as practicable. CONTRACTS AND BONDS FILED The Secretary reported that pursuant to the acceptance on July 26, and subsequently of bids for improvements upon the Normal buildings, the following contracts and bonds in proper form had been placed on file with him by the following contractors: Dupar Bros., Baumeister and Klueter, Hagan and Hogberg, Service Roofing Co., S. W. Rolph, and the bond only of S. P. Jacobson. He also reported that upon the filing of said bonds of successful bidders, the guaranty checks had been returned to them. and that checks of all unsuccessful bidders of July 26 had been returned to them as instructed. It was directed by the Board that the checks of all other unsuccessful bidders be returned to them. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915 Volume 05 - Page 130 1915-08-11 BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED The following bills were audited and on motion allowed: Local Vouchers; 2563 John Rindall - 4.60. 2564 Morse Hardware Co. - 7.20. 2565 Normal Book Store - 1.20. 2566 Lowman and Hanford - 17.21. 2567 Mike Ponti - 4.00. 2568 City of Bellingham - 15.20. 2569 Mutual Paper Co. - 24.37. 2570 C. C. Birchard and Co. - 20.00. 2571 Houghton, Mifflin and Co. - 1.24. 2572 A. C. McClurg and Co. - 28.15. 2573 Morse Hardware Co. - 3.54. 2574 Puget Sound, T. L. and P. Co. - 5.25. 2575 Whatcom Dairy Co. - 70.23. 2576 B. B. Ice and Fuel Co. - 4.50. 2577 Holly Market - 181.47. 2578 Sweet Grocery Co. - 279.91. 2579 Pacific Steam Laundry Co. - 19.30. 2580 Royal Dairy Co. - 155.40. 2581 Van Wyke Dairy - 42.11. 2582 Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 16.00. 2583 A. H. Montgomery - 24.00. 2585 Ireland and Pancoast - 165.95. 2586 Christopher and Blythe - 46.90. 2587 Wells Fargo Express Co. - 1.15. 2588 Library of Congress Div. of C. - 19.73. 2592 Helen Day - 1.00. 2608 Union P. B. and S. Co. - 11.43. Revolving Fund: 28 R. L. Polk and Co. - 5.00. 29 Ruth McLelland - .60. 30 Inga Riley - .60. 31 Fred Craske - 8.33. 32 G. O. Whitsell - 17.50. 33 James Stevens - 22.00. 34 Has. Bolman - 4.00. 35 David Ruckman - 10.00. 36 F. A. Wiel - 25.00. 37 R. G. McMahan - 5.50. 38 Rachael Van Devanter - 22.60. 39 Minerva Lawrence - .58. 40 LaVerne Knowles - 9.08. 41 Martin Madsen - 54.00. 42 Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 9.77. 43 Western Union Tel. Co. - 3.65. 44 Montague and McHugh - 11.75. 45 City of Bellingham - 29.25. 46 Richmond Paper Co. - 10.00. 47 W. C. Weir for F. H. S. - 6.00. 48 L. A. Williard - 3.50. 49 Barnhart Brost. and Spindler - 8.82. 50 Whidby Island S. and G. Co. - 7.60. 51 Frogner, Painter - .50. 52 Western Feed Co. - .75. 53 Morse Hardware Co. - 7.01. 54 Northwest Hardware Co. - 1.47. 55 Bellingham Herald - 9.75. 57 Bellingham Truck Co. - 8.75. 58 Pac. Tel. Co. - 16.45. 59 A. H. Montgomery - 2.25. 60 Bellingham Pub. Co. - 9.75. 61 Northern Express Co. - 2.13. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915 Volume 05 - Page 131 1915-08-11 62 Wells Fargo Ex. Co. - .75. 63 Journal Pub. Co. - 2.25. 64 E. T. Mathes Book Co. - 9.25. 65 Grand Repair Shop - .30. 66 S. W. Cornish Paint Co. - 2.55. 67 Union Printing Co. - 2.80. 68 Pacific Steam Laundry - 7.90. 69 Ginn and Co. - 4.80. 70 Bloedel-Donovan Co. - 4.36. 71 Union Printing Co. - 24.50. State Vouchers: 53 Standard Oil Co. - 20.92. 54 Sweet Grocery Co. - 19.09. 56 Normal Book Store - 54.15. 57 Puget Sound Traction, L. and P. Co. - 28.15. R. F. 196 Bellingham Truck Co. - 16.50. 59 A. C. McClurg and Co. - 117.43. 63 McKnight and McKnight - 14.59. The Board then adjourned. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1915 Volume 05 - Page 132 1915-08-24 The Board met at 4 p.m. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen and the President. In the absence of the Secretary Mr. Olsen acted as Secretary Pro tem. Estimates of Architect F. Stanley Piper on contract work in progess were presented as follows: 3d Estimate, Dupar Brothers - $4355.00. 1st " Hagan and Hogberg - 1280.00. 1st " S. W. Rolph, Agt. - 1485.00. 1st " Baumeister and Klueter - 580.00. It was ordered that payments be made to the respective contractors in accordance therewith. The Board then adjourned. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33352
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 July
Date: 1915-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191507
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 103 1915-07-14 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the President and the Secretary. The min
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 103 1915-07-14 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal S
Show more1915-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 103 1915-07-14 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the President and the Secretary. The minutes of the meeting of June 9 were read and approved. REAPPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE SMITH Trustee Smith, whose term of office expired July 1915, presented his certificate from the Governor reappointing him to the position of Trustee of this school for a term of six years from the above date. REPORT OF BUREAU OF INSPECTION The report of the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, following the recent inspection by the State Examiners, of this institution, was received and examined, and having been discussed was ordered placed on file. MISS ELEANOR GRAY ELECTED The President recommended the appointment of Miss Eleanor Gray, of Cedar Falls, Ia., for the position of Supervisor of normal practice work in the city schools, at a salary of $1200 for 12 months; which recommendation was adopted by the Board. MISS NORA B. CUMMINGS ELECTED Miss Felt having declined the position of upper grade supervisor, in the training school, the President recommended Miss Nora B. Cummings for that position at a salary of $1200 for 12 months. The Board adopted the recommendation. CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES The President presented a list of the candidates for diplomas to be presented at the close of summer school, July 30, which was approved as follows: Diplomas Abbott, Louisa. Adams, Orville Daniel. Anderson, Orville H. Banfill, J. H. Barrett, Blanche. Barrows, Jeanette. Barry, Katherine. Beck, Helen. Blixt, Josephine. Briggs, Rena M. Burgua, Maude M. Buvinghausen, Emma. Byles, Helen. Carpenter, Clifford. Carroll, Lorene. Champlin, Inez G. Colton, Ruth. Costello, Norene A. Crepeau, Abbie. Docherty, Carrie. Dunagan, Dessie. Earnst, Lulu M. Egan, Marie. Foley, Gertrude A. Geberoff, Vasilla. Lachmund, Floria. McChesney, Mabel. Mackey, Florence. Maglaughlin, L. E. Meighen, Z. May. Mendenhall, Harriet. Merriam, S. Lee. Miller, Alice. Miller, Blossom. Newell, Mary G. Newton, Lucinda. Nichols, Relta. Oertli, Mattie. Peterson, Olga M. Reed, Phoebe. Rohrbaugh, Olive. Ruckman, David. Sirginson, Mrs. Floyd C. Smith, Ivy June. Sonju, Martha M. Strait, Flora. Suess, Christine C. Tanner, Josephine W. Taylor, Retta Smith. Tromp, Theresa. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 104 1915-07-14 Gray, Margaret. Gunter, Ethel. Hatt, Mary I. Jennings, Dawn. Johnson, Christine. Kenney, Jessie. Kent, Mary E. Kjome, Alma. Korthauer, Mrs. Mabel B. Walker, Babee. Waller, Mary. Westby, Lillian. Westerlund, Hildur. Wetzel, Verna. Whitney, Helen. Wilkinson, Clara. Williams, Nora Elizabeth. Epley, Francis W. Candidates for Certificates-Secondary Aiken, Alice. Allison, Thomas. Anderson, Wilbert. Bachman, Emma. Baldwin, Esther A. Baxter, Albert N. Beardemphl, Lydia. Bennett, Josephine. Burpee, Mrs. Lydia. Boyd, William H. Carlson, Nellie. Castator, Marie. Cordz, Lee. Freeman, Alvina. Garrison, Laura G. Garrison, Millie. Griffith, Lillian. Hansen, Olga. Heathman, Jessie E. Hess, Cleo M. Hill, Charlotte. House, Orrilla. Hull, Maude M. Iverson, Agnes. Jensen, Grace. Kaylor, James Wesley. Keener, Nellie. Lemon, Alberta. Lockwood, Lucinda. Longwood, Corrinne L. McCoy, Lela. McGuire, Bess. Maloney, Gladys. Manley, Maude. Mansfield, Evelyn. Maskell, Myrtle. Meland, Gertrude Ethel. Musgrove, Helen S. Neiswender, Jesse A. Olson, Lillian. Otto, Florence. Polley, Margaret. Pyeatt, Alvin L. Quam, Gertrude. Suffle, Joyce. McDougall, Elsie F. Aplin, Lois Jean. Randall, Mabel. Roy, Mrs. Clara B. Ryan, Nina. Sargent, Almina. Shaw, Louise. Milner, Ethel. Phelps, Lenore Holmes. Gourley, Agnes. Gragg, Helen. Sheehan, Frances. Suldan, LaVerne. Tooker, Tollie. Webster, Adah R. Wallace, Elizabeth. Welch, Bernice. Wood, Mattie B. Foster, Helen. Miles, Hettie. Holmes, Althea. Candidates for Elementary Certificates Abbey, Prudence. Adam, Emma. Bachman, Hilda. Barrett, Lola. Bates, Cherokee. Boyd, Pearl. Busfield, Jessie. Clinton, Beryl. Daniel, Beulah. Dawson, Nell. Elsner, Mollie. Gibson, Celia. Gray, Lee E. Hanse, Cora. Haaglund, Elvera. Hemminger, Mary Eva. Holbrook, Virginia. Imboden, Mae. Jacobs, Ray W. Jameson, Leota. Jensen, Alma. Johnson, Etta May. Johnson, Hattie. Berto, Wilhelmina. Lederle, Lillian. Lennstrom, Nannie. Lewis, Marjorie. Lichty, Ethel. McDowell, Margaret. Marston, Laura E. Neslund, Myrtle. Niles, Eleanor. Perry, Isabel. Price, Zetta. Reichert, Marian. Reinstedt, Mamie. Sandhei, Anna. Sherman, Edith E. Sherman, Grace, M. Sherwood, Glenara. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 105 1915-07-14 Skamser, Alma E. Sutherland, Wallace. Thomas, Vernal. Thomesen, Marie B. Thompson, Ethel M. Tucker, Lydia. VanValkenberg, Tessie. Ward, Violet. Miles, Hettie. BOOKS LOST BY TEACHERS It was ordered by the Board that the Librarian before the close of school report to the Registrar a list of the books outstanding in the hands of faculty members, as shown by the library records, and that if not returned, the value of such books be collected from members failing to return the same according to the rules of the library. LEAVES OF ABSENCE On motion the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that all leaves of absence already granted or hereafter to be granted for a period of one year, may be at the option of the Board extended indefinitely, except in case it is mutually agreed not later than Feb. 1 following the granting of such leave, that such teacher's employment by the Board is to be continued at the expiration of such leave of absence. REGISTRAR'S BOND RAISED On motion it was ordered that the amount of the Registrar's bond be raised to $10,000. MISS UMBARGER'S APPOINTMENT APPROVED On motion the employment by the President of Miss Mary Umbarger as teacher of penmanship in the summer school at $40 per month, was approved. BILLS ALLOWED The following bills were audited and on motion allowed: State Vouchers Senior Class, Publishers of Klipsun - $100.00. Sweet Grocery Co. - 15.05. B. B. Furniture Co. - 16.38. Standard Oil Co. - 130.20. A. H. Montgomery - 24.00. A. S. Hartley - 15.00. J. L. Holcomb Mf'g Co. - 116.25. Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co. - 34.05. F. T. Call House Moving Co. - 20.00. J. L. Hammett Co. - 52.50. Northwestern Journal of Education - 18.00. Bellingham Truck Co. - 41.70. Janitors Supply Co. - 19.80. Normal Book Store - 91.24. Morse Hardware Co. - 17.74. E. T. Thiel - 12.00. Union Printing, B. and S. Co. - 66.65. Northwest Hardware Co. - 39.83. E. W. A. Rowles - 32.19. Martin Madsen - 52.00. J. M. Edson, Registrar - 355.47. Revolving Fund Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - 17.65. 4304 J. A. Nystrom and Co. - 3.50. Dr. Andrew T. Smith - 125.00. 4261 Allyn and Bacon - 8.10. 4243 Lowman and Hanford - 3.99. 4312-4252 Engberg's Pharmacy - 2.50. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 106 1915-07-14 4228-4317 Northwest Hardware Co. - $7.31. 4232 Modern Electric Co. - 13.50. 4185 American Paper Co. - 3.72. Jas. Bolman - 3.00. 4283-96 4313 Griggs Stationery and Printing Co. - 15.50. 4284 Richmond Paper Co. - 2.50. 4259 Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Co. - 14.67. Western Union Telegraph Co. - 1.35. Northern Express Co. - .64. 4269 Mutual Paper Co. - 6.60. Normal Cafeteria - 1.30. 4278 Bellingham Auto Supply Co. - .65. Sanitary Market - .80. 4158 Macklin Dry Goods Co. - 11.05. Pacific Steam Laundry - 9.15. 4201-4214 Whidby Island Sand and Gravel Co. - 3.75. 4267 S. J. Myers - 10.60. Empire Meat Market - .30. 4116-14-4226 Montague and McHugh - 19.36. 4257 B. B. Furniture Co. - 2.60. 4234 Sells Hardware Co. - 11.25. Local Vouchers 2494 H. C. Philippi, Treasurer - $500.00. 2499 Peter Frank - 4.00. 2500 City of Bellingham - 12.05. 2501 Puget Sound Traction Co. - 23.25. 2502 J. P. Felmley - 4.50. 2503 Mrs. M. E. Browning - 6.00. 2504 Ireland and Pancoast - 81.65. 2505 Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - 49.60. 2506 Holly Market - 102.05. 2507 York Addition Market - 57.81. 2508 Whatcom Dairy - 63.10. 2509 George Brown - 1.60. 2510 Thiel and Welter - 96.75. 2511 The Royal Dairy - 123.90. 2512 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. - 6.00. 2513 B. B. Ice and Fuel Co. - 3.50. 2514 Josephine Nordeen - 2.00. 2515 Van Wyck Dairy - 13.00. 2516 Kemphaus and Co. - 3.00. 2517 Richardson and Holland - 15.00. 2518 Pacific Steam Laundry - 21.70. 2519 Sweet Grocery Co. - 315.60. 2520 David Hintz - 3.20. 2521 Clark Electric Co. - 27.45. 2522 Mike Ponti - 4.00. 2523 Montague and McHugh - 2.55. 2524 Harter and Wells Piano Co. - 6.00. 2525 Chas. Scribners' Sons - 6.04. 2526 Cadmus Book Co. - 2.90. 2527 World Book Co. - .68. 2528 Am. Ass'n for Labor Legislation - 3.00. 2529 Union Printing and B. Co. - .75. 2530 Lowman and Hanford - 24.11. 2532 Seattle Times Printing Co. - 1.50. 2533 Morse Hardware Co. - 1.84. 2534 Gladys Stephen - 40.00. 2535 Lillie R. Smith - 40.00. 2536 Normal Book Store - 13.50. 2537 Union Printing and B. Co. - 35.00. 2538 Ward Whitfield - 16.00. 2539 Stark Piano Co. - 6.14. 2540 Mildred McIntyre - 6.00. 2541 Rachael Ramsey - 6.00. 2542 Mildred Strand - 12.70. 2543 Violet Marshal - 6.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 107 1915-07-14 2544 B. B. Furniture Co. - $.70. 2545 Northwest Hardware Co. - 8.00. 2546 Graham Drug Co. - 1.00. 2547 Ginn and Co. - 1.14. 2548 Priscilla Needlecraft Shop - .50. 2549 Richmond Paper Co. - 3.60. 2550 Milton Bradley Co. - 15.57. 2551 Griggs Stationery and P. Co. - 1.00. 2552 Sun Drug Co. - 1.30. 2553 Montague and McHugh - 4.89. 2554 Sells Hardware Co. - 1.20. 2555 Students Association - 450.00. The Board adjourned to meet at 9 a. m. July 26. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 108 1915-07-26 Pursuant to adjournment the Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 10 a.m. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the President and Secretary, Architect F. Stanley Piper and a number of contractors interested in the purpose of the meeting. BIDS ON REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS A call for bids, a copy of which is hereto attached, having by order of the Board been duly published, for the making of certain repairs and improvements to the buildings of the Normal School, according to a series of plans and specifications prepared by Architect F. Stanley Piper; and various bids having been duly filed in response thereto, were opened by the Board and read, as follows: DUPAR BROS. Board of Trustees; Bellingham State Normal School:- July 26, 1915. We propose to do the Plumbing and Heating alterations and additions on the Bellingham State Normal School as per Plans and Specifications prepared by F. Stanley Piper, ? for the sum of Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Eight Dollars ($9948.00). In accordance with the "Addenda" attached to the Specifications, we hereby submit segregate bids on the ? under the various headings: Supplying and installing of the new Fuel Oil Tank - $251.00. Supplying and installing the new Steam Mains - 132.00. Supplying and installing the Mains to Edens Hall and to the Manual Training Building, together with the Heating of the Manual Training Building - 844.00. General Plumbing - 5248.00. General Heating - 3473.00. Totals - $9948.00. Respectfully submitted, Dupar Bros. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 109 1915-07-26 Tacoma, Wash. July 24, 1915. Honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Sirs: For the sum of Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Three Dollars ($9953.00), we will furnish all material and labor to install the Plumbing and Heating as shown on Plans and Specifications prepared by Mr. Stanley ?, Architect. If two additional urinals are wanted as per B- 4156 Class B add to ?d One Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($160.00). We are herewith inclosing certified check for $500.00. Addenda ?ying and installing of the new fuel oil tank Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). ?ying and installing the new steam mains One Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars ($125.00). ?ling and installing the new mains to Edens Hall and to the Manual Training Building, together with the heating of the Manual Training building Six Hundred and Fifty Seven Dollars ($657.00). General Plumbing Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($5,300.00). General Heating Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). Respectfully submitted, Ben Olson CO. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 110 1915-07-26 CHRISTOPHER and BLYTHE PLUMBING and HEATING To the Board of Trustees of the B. S. N. S., Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen:- We propose to furnish all material and all labor for the alterations and additions, to the Plumbing and Heating at the Bellingham State Normal School as set forth in the specifications and plans prepared by the Architect, F. Stanley Piper for the sum of ($9,986.40). Respectfully submitted, Christopher and Blythe. P. S. Add for one 2 stall Plate B 4156 Urinal installed complete $110.00. Christopher and Blythe. BAUMEISTER and KLUETER Building Contractors 1330 Ellis Street Bellingham, Wash., July 26, 1915. To the Board of Trustees State Normal School Bellingham Wash. Sirs: We propose to furnish Labor, Materials necessary for the Construction and Completion of Additions and Alterations, according to the ? or Specifications as follows. 1. Maple Floors (all clear White Collar) 1716.00. with Lenolium and Brass Noosings $2600.00. 2. Corridor Doors complete in Place - 665. 3. Main Entrance complete. 4. Edens Hall Lobby Floor - 10.2?. 5. Screen on Stage Auditorium, Platforms Steps etc. - 155.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 111 1915-07-26 Other Doors, Fire Escape Doors, Platforms Steps etc. and Hardware - 384.70. Scraping Floors in Gymnasium and Annex - 62.00. taking out Blackboards and filling Spaces with Plaster - 18.00. New Vent on Training School Annex - 70.00. Repairing Damages to Roads and Buildings by handling Materials - 100.00. Fifty eight hundred fifty nine, 45/100 Dollars. $5859.45/100. Respectfully Submitted Baumeister and Klueter. BID OF SCARLET and JENSEN Bellingham Wash July 26 - 1915 - School Board of the State Normal Bellingham Washington. Dear Sir The propose to furnish all labor and material according to plans and specifications prepared by your architect Mr. F. Stanley Piper, in set and of the ? plans and specification for the sum of Five Thousand four hundred and twenty Dollars $5,420.00. The above is figured on using No. 1. maple flooring. If clear maple flooring is used would be Five Thousand five hundred and five Dollars $5,505.00. Selected white maple flooring for that sum of five thousand eight hundred and fourty dollars $5,840.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 112 1915-07-26 Addition eighty-seven dollars $87.00 for Scraping flooring in the first manner gymnasium in the Training School and Gymnasium in the rear of main building, Yours Respectfully, Scarlet and Jensen. Check for 300.00 Returned July 27-1915. Bellingham Wash. July 26th 1915. Trustees Bellingham State Normal, Dear Sirs; We offer to make alterations on Carpenter work on Normal School according to plans and specifications furnished by your Architect, Mr. Piper for the sum of ($7,200.00) Scraping the floors in the gymnasiums will be $200 per square additional. Respectfully submitted F. W. Johnson and Son. NORMAL BUILDING EXTERIOR WORK. ?he undersigned, agree to do the Exterior of the Normal Building, according to specifications, Not To Include The Roof, for the following of six hundred fourty dollars ($640.00). INTERIOR WORK. We agree to do the Interior work according to specifications for the sum of four thousand one hundred fourty two dollars ($4,142.00). WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 113 1915-07-26 EXTERIOR WORK We agree to do the Exterior work on Edens Hall, according to specifications, Not To Include The Roof, for the sum of one hundred four dollars ($104.00). INTERIOR WORK. We agree to do the Interior work according to specifications for the sum of ninety-one dollars ($91.00). The sum and total for all the work to be done as above and according to specifications, we agree to be four thousand nine hundred seventy-seven dollars ($4977.00). Returned 7/27/15. Bellingham Wash. July 12 1915 Normal School. "Mr. J. M. Edson" You will ? in certified check for $45.00 to hold in answer to my bid on the ? painting of the Normal building as specified in the specifications of the same. 450.00 Four hundred and fifty dollars. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 114 1915-07-26 Trustees of State Normal School Bellingham. Gentlemen I herewith submit my bid for the calcimining of all plaster surfaces, repairing of ? were necessary furnishing woodwork, painting, plastering, wainscoating, and performing all work of ? in ? under "Interior Painting," for $5,500.00, Five thousand five hundred dollars. I will paint all outside wood previously painted on main building including gymnasium, for $450 four hundred and fifty dollars. The bid however does not include roofs. Respectfully yours, John ?. Check for 295.00 Returned July 27-1915. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 115 1915-07-26 S. F. THOMPSON WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS PAGE NO. 1. ESTIMATE ON PAINTING WORK AT THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL UNDER THE SPECIFICATIONS OF F. STANLEY PIPER, ARCHITECT. To the Trustees of the BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL; Gentlemen: I, the undersigned, do propose to patch, varnish size and tint the interior of the school as specified for the sum of one thousand four hundred and sixty-eight cents ($1476.68). to wash, sand-paper and varnish wood-work; to paint ? two and three cents as specified; to paint new floors in corridors one coat on underside and oil two coats on upper side as specified for the sum of one thousand one hundred and eight dollars and sixty cents ($1,108.60). Propose to paint cornice on exterior of building, windows and doors and frame gymnasium as per specifications for the sum of three hundred sixty-one dollars and ninety cents, ($361.90). Propose to paint exterior of EDENS HALL one coat as per specifications: to paper, tint and paint interior of EDENS HALL as per specifications, all for the sum of one hundred eighty-six dollars ($186.00). Respectfully submitted, S. F. Thompson. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 116 1915-07-26 Board of Trustees Bellingham State Normal School State of Washington Gentlemen We herewith submit a tender for the exterior painting of the main building, science annex, training school, training school annex, gymnasium, according to specifications for the sum of four hundred and eighty four dollars $484.00. Respectfully, Hagen and Hogberg Paint Co. Check for 267.56 Returned July 27-1915. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 117 1915-07-26 Board of Trustees Bellingham State Normal School State of Washington Gentlemen We herewith submit a tender for the repairing of the ?lastring and calsoming same, paint all plaster wainscoating, clean and varnish all wood work, finish new floors and new doors, according to plans and specifications for the inside painting, of the main building, science annex, training school, training school annex, together with corridors leading between the buildings for the sum of five thousand three hundred and fifty one dollars $5351.00. Respectfully Hagen and Hogberg Paint Co. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 118 1915-07-26 SERVICE ROOFING COMPANY BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON July 24, 1915. To The Board of Trustees, Bellingham State Normal School, Belingham, Wash. Bid for the repair and painting of Normal School Roofs as specified by F. Stanley Piper, Architect. The undersigned Contractor agrees to remove all moss from the specified roofs, renail and replace the shingles as found necessary, and paint the same with one coat of "Tar-Asphaltum" paint, using not less than two (2) gallons of paint per one hundred square feet of shingle surface, for the sum of Two Hundred and Ninety-Six Dollars. ($296.00) divided as follows; Repair and paint all four sides of roof covering the Main Central Building - $119.00. Repair and paint all of the roof over corridor between Main Bldg. and Training School Annex (old) - 44.00. Repair and paint all of the roof over corridor between Main Bldg and Science Annex - 44.00. Repair and paint roof on Gymnasium - 42.00. Repair and paint the roof on the North Side of the old Training School Annex - 47.00. Total - $296.00. The Contractor further agrees to guarantee his work against leakage and the growth of moss for a period of Five (5) years, and agrees to furnish a maintenance bond to this effect for the full amount of the contract price. Respectfully submitted, The Service Roofing Company. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 119 1915-07-26 Independent Auto Repair Works To the School Board of the State Normal School for four (4) fire escapes on eleven (11) windows ?ns as per specifications and plans of Architect Stanley Piper. I hereby submit an offer to make and put up ? in a good substantial and workmanlike ? for the sum of sixteen hundred and seventy seven dollars ($1,677.00). Respectfully, C. P. Jacobson. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 120 1915-07-26 Board of Trustees, Bellingham State Normal School, Bellingham, Wash. Gentlemen: For the sum of $2376.50 we propose to furnish and erect four fire escapes as shown on the architects drawings. Fire escapes to comply in every way with State law and Bellingham ordinance, also as specified by the architect. For the sum of $2442.50 we propose to furnish and erect four fire escapes and 11 wire screens as stated in the specifications. All material and workmanship to be strictly firstclass. Enclosed please find our Express draft for the sum of $122.15 which is 5% of the above bid. This being Saturday we neglected to get the certified check which specifications call for. Thanking you for the inquiry and hoping to receive the work, we are Yours very truly, WEST COAST STEEL WORKS. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 121 1915-07-26 State Normal School, Board of Regents, Bellingham, Wash. Dear Sirs: We wish to submit the following estimate on the wiring changes and fixtures for the Bellingham State Normal School: We will install a standard portable or stationary moving picture booth and rectifier in the auditorium and furnish an Underwriters' certificate of inspection and approval covering the same for $484.77. We will rewire the ground floor, installing fixtures, lamps and glassware according to the specifications for $600.70. We will change the wiring throughout the balance of the building so as to care for the additional lighting load mentioned in the specifications, furnishing all labor and material necessary to complete this wiring according to the specifications, including orchestra lights, for the sum of $2,136.39. This includes lamps, glassware, rewiring and switches. Bell Work: We will conceal the wiring for the bell system throughout the entire building, installing standard alternating current ringing set for $219.60. We will guarantee all wiring and fixtures to be free from mechanical defects or grounds for a term of one year, and in case any defects should appear within that time, same will be repaired free of charge. It is understood that a certificate of inspection and approval will be furnished for all work performed under these specifications, as mentioned in the specifications. Trusting that this estimate will receive your consideration, we are Very truly yours, PUGET SOUND TRACTION, LIGHT and POWER CO. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 122 1915-07-26 State Normal School. Bellingham. Gentlemen: I propose to furnish and install all necessary fixtures, lamps, other material and labor in accordance with your specifications. This proposal includes only those outlets and fixtures referred to in the making a separate bid for those in order that there be no misunderstanding as to what is to be done. Bid No. 1. Wiring and fixtures for Ground floor. I agree to do the above for the net sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00). Bid No. 2. Wiring and fixtures for the first, second and third floors including Auditorium. I agree to do the above for the net sum of Twenty-One Hundred Dollars ($2100.00). Bid No. 3. Installation of moving picture booth in Auditoriu. I agree to do the above for the net sum of Four Hundred and Thirty Dollars ($430.00). Bid No. 4. Rewiring of telephones and bells, properly. I agree to do the above for the net sum of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00). Bid No. 5. Wiring and Fixtures for the rooms not specified on specifications, as follows: Numbers 30 alcove, 5, 11, Men's Toilet, 13, 12, 21, 15, 14, 16, 19, 18, 55, 27, 5 hall fixtures, 101a, 121, 101, 107, 118, 110, 124, 134, 210, 207, 208, 312. I agree to do the above work for the net sum of Three Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($380.00). Respectfully submitted, S. W. Rolph, Agt. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 123 1915-07-26 State Normal School. Bellingham. Gentlemen: As an alternate to my proposal attached, I wish to submit the following for your careful consideration. I have as you know, gone over the school very carefully and have given the conditions much thought and study. You are aware that the city Electrician has written you requiring that all fixtures be wired with No. 14 wire on account of the load imposed upon the various circuits. This makes the fixture for the rooms objectionable as the wire is very large and would be troublesome where exposed by the link shown. Also larger sockets and pipes would be necessary. Modern Illuminating Engineers are favoring a fixture that is very high, preferably next to the ceiling. So I submit a design that will give you better service, look better, wear better. This design is for the rooms, and halls. The halls on the first floor to remain as they are specified on account of steam pipes. I agree to make the above change in my bid No. 2. for the sum of Seventeen Hundred and Fifty Dollars, ($1750.00) This is a saving to you of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00). I agree to make the above change in my bid No. 1 for the sum of Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($260.00) This is a net saving to you of Ninety Dollars ($90.00). Your present Auditorium fixture is a good one if it were made to give the proper light in the proper way. The one specified gives all the worth to the patern maker and not to you. I heartilly recommend that you permit me to change this fixture to a beautiful semi Indirect fixture, using polished mirror reflectors for efficiency, and Equalite glass for the bowl. Remove the present lamps, shades and arms, and place small candle power large round frosted Maxda lamps about the band for effect only. The real light agent will be the Photolite lamp inside those rays will be reflected by the polished mirror band. The fixture will be refinished and when completed, you will have something. By that I mean you will have a fixture that will give you better light, will not be a dead object on your ceiling, will not deteriorate in two or three years, and if I may say so, would have an intrinsic value of its own. I agree to furnish this fixture on bid No. 2 for a saving to you of Two Hundred Dollars. ($200.00) I trust that the thorough way I have gone into this will convince you that I should have the order at any price. Respectfully submitted, S. W. ROLPH, Agt. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 124 1915-07-26 Bid on ? Work We will build according to plans and specifications. Side walk - twelve cents (.12) per ?. Concrete stpes - seventy five steps (.75) per ?. ? of tread surface. Tennis court - fourteen cents (.14) per ?. Macy Bros. After examination and discussion of the bids the Board took a recess till 2 p. m. of the same day. At 2 p. m. the Board reassembled. Present Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the President, the Secretary, Architect F. Stanley Piper and a number of contractors and bidders interested in the proceedings. The discussion of the bids presented was resumed. CARPENTER WORK ETC. It was found that the lowest bid as presented On carpenter work, etc., was that of Baumeister and Klueter for $5859.45, it being $67.50 lower than that of the next lowest bidders, Scarlet and Jensen, who bid $5927.00 on the same work. PLUMBING AND HEATING On the plumbing and heating work it was found that the lowest bid was that of Dupar Bros. for $9948.00. PAINTING AND TINTING On the painting and tinting it was found that the lowest bid WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 125 1915-07-26 as that of F. S. Thompson for a total of $3133.18. FIRE ESCAPES On the erection of fire escapes it was found that the lowest bid was that of C. P. Jacobson for $1677.00. ROOF PAINTING On painting of the roofs it was found that the bid of C. C. Clauson, although the only bid, was a reasonable one at $296.00. It appearing that the aggregate amount of the lowest bids presented on the various classes of repairs and improvements would considerably exceed the amount which the Board considered available for these purposes, it was therefore decided that certain items of the specifications must of necessity be eliminated. First. It was decided that the specifications calling for the reconstruction of the main entrance to the Normal School be eliminated, thereby effecting a saving according to the Baumeister and Klueter bid of $1700. Second. It was determined that the substitution of fir in place of clear maple for flooring would be necessary. Third. It was decided that the concrete work specified should be eliminated. There having been no reference in the specifications or bids to the use of fir for floors, contractors Baumeister and Klueter were asked to submit a written offer as to what reduction they would grant in case of the substitution of fir for clear maple in the floors called for by the specifications. In response Baumeister and Klueter submitted the following proposal: Bellingham Wash July 26. 1915. ?: F. S. Piper ? fir: Referring to your phone message, regarding changing Maple Floors ? 13/16" + 2 1/4" face (1" + 3") #1 r.g. K. D. fir, ? beg to state the difference will be 884 00/100 Eight hundred eighty four Dollars. Respectfully submitted, Baumeister and Klueter WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 126 1915-07-26 A similar inquiry was also made of Scarlet and Jensen, the next lowest bidders, who offered to deduct $864.40, from, not their bid on clear maple flooring, as asked, and named in the specifications, but from "#1 flooring," not named in any other bid or in the specifications. The bid of Baumeister and Klueter was accepted, with the understanding that the reconstruction of the front entrance referred to was not to be included, and that their informal proposal to substitute fir flooring for maple flooring at a deduction of $884.00 was to be accepted. On there terms the contract for carpenter work was awarded to Baumeister and Klueter. ELECTRICAL WORK On the electrical work it was decided that the proposal accompanying the bid of S. W. Rolph, wherein the bidder proposes certain alterations in the central light fixture of the auditorium, and to make thereby a saving of $200 was approved, and Mr. Rolph's bid being lowest by any construction, was accepted and the contract awarded to him. Contract price, $2755.00. OTHER BIDS ACCEPTED Bids were accepted from, and contracts awarded to the several other lowest bidders as above set forth as follows: To Dupar Bros., the contract for plumbing heating, etc., at their stipulated price of $9948. To S. F. Thompson the contract for painting and tinting, as per his bid, except that painting of the exterior of Edens Hall was not to be included, at the stipulated price of $2947.18. To P. C. Jacobson the contract for the erection of fire escapes at the price bid by him, $1677. To the Service Roofing Co. (per C. C. Clausen) the contract for roof painting, at the price named, $296. It was decided that no contract be let for concrete work. BILLS ALLOWED The following bills were audited and allowed and vouchers ordered drawn for their payment: Martin Madsen - $52.00. F. Stanley Piper - 200.00. The Leader - 20.00. GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT The President recommended the purchase of gymnasium appliances at a cost of $256.40 from the Narragansett Machine Co., as Follows: #601 Standard horse, necked body. #369a Horizontal bar. #910b Swinging boom. #983 Standard mats, 2" 5'x7' By order of the Board the recommendation was adopted. LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO MISS MONTGOMERY The President referred to a communication he had received from Miss Catherine Montgomery, in which she asked in certain circumstances for a leave of absence. The leave of absence for one year to Miss Montgomery was granted by the Board as requested. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1915 Volume 05 - Page 127 1915-07-26 ASSISTANTS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS The President recommended an appropriation for payment of student assistants, to be appointed for various departments, as follows: Correspondence department, per month, - $10. House assistant, Edens Hall, - 5. Observation Department - 20. Biology Department - 10. Superintendent of Training School, and Ap. Com. - 20. Physical Culture department - 20. 15 assistant janitors at $10 per month - 150. ADVERTISEMENT IN VESTEN It was ordered that the Principal be authorized to advertise the school in the "Vesten" at a cost not to exceed $10. The Board then adjourned. ##
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Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 June
Date: 1915-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 June.
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 095 1915-06-09 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the President and the Secretary. The minutes of
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 095 1915-06-09 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal S
Show more1915-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 095 1915-06-09 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the President and the Secretary. The minutes of the meeting of May 12 were read and approved. DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES GRANTED The President presented the following lists of successful candidates for diplomas and certificates, and recommended that the issuing of diplomas and certificates to them as indicated, be ratified by the Board, which recommendation was adopted. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR LIFE DIPLOMAS. Abbott, Pearl Irene. Alexander, Ethel. Anderson, Ida B. Bair, Beatrice Elizabeth Serson. Batdorf, Beryl. Beal, Frank Elmer. Bird, Margaret A. Biver, Agnes Marie. Bonker, Lucy. Boyd, Elsie Eleanor. Bragdon, May Fisher. Brainerd, Nellie E. Britt, Evelyn, M. Brown, Burleigh, F. Brown, Hortense Stephenson. Brown, Lulu M. Brown, Mabel Henrietta. Bryant, Margaret Fegtly. Buchanan, Ruth. Burnett, Hettie Rose. Clark, Beatrice. Clark, Ethelyn, H. Clark, Mabel Elsie. Clark, Tacy Vera. Clifford, Claude W. Cole, Josephine Sylphia. Cook, Elizabeth. Cook, Ethel L. Cooke, Lillian F. Counihan, Minnie E. Crosby, Marguerite. Davidson, Gertrude M. Davis, Maimee. Dees, Fred. Deierling, Fredricka. DeHaven, Hazel. DeLong, Edyth. Dickinson, Blanche. Donovan, Dorothy. Doolittle, Hazel. Dootson, Lily. Dow, Edna E. Duxbury, Rachel, Ruth. Elvins, Cletus. Emerson, Olga. Engle, Justine. Ester, Laurena. Etzler, Mrs. Florence R. Harrington, Helen. Hatt, Beatrice Adella. Hemmingsen, Christine. Hevly, M. B. Hodge, Mrs. C. W. Holiday, Sylvia S. Hollingsworth, Myrtle. Hoover, Gertie A. Hughes, Dorothy G. Huckill, Frances. Johnson, Ingeborg. Jones, Clara M. Jordan, Mabel L. Keel, Eleanor. Kellett, Gladys Mary. King, Jennie Irene. Knight, Blanche May. Lawrence, Arta F. Lawson, Ruth Margaret. Lehnherr, Pearl Myrtle. MacDonald, Margaret R. MacKechnie, H. Grace. MacKechnie, Margaret Lucetta. McBurney, Grace. McKean, Ruby Edna. McLeran, Grace. McKean, Ruby Edna. McLeran, Grace. Mann, Elizabeth. Meeks, Jessie R. Mellish, Hattie. Meyer, W. T. Mills, Abbie E. Nyland, Esther J. Obermueller, Alma. Olson, Olga M. Parker, Violet M. Pederson, Olga Sophia. Reasoner, L. May. Richardson, Jr., J. M. Robin, Mrs. Jennie M. Rogers, H. E. Rose, Bertha. Sandgren, Esther M. Sandgren, Jennie Adeline. Sanders, Edna E. Sanderson, Minnie T. Sears, Ruth B. Simpson, Jessie. Smith, Anna T. Smith, Elizabeth. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 096 1915-06-09 Ewing, Richard H. Evans, May H. Fisher, Gertrude. Freeborn, Helen. Fuller, Elsie Viola. Gaines, Nondus. Galbreath, Nancy Elizabeth. Gaupp, Pauline. Hadeen, Anna Pernilla. Haley, Mary Viola. Spencer, Xerpha May. Stewart, Frances. Strahberger, Mary L. Tiffany, Martha. Tillett, Arie Gray. Thomas, Ethyle M. Tromp, Anna Agnes. Van Cleave, Vida E. Wall, Myrtle J. Weaver, Marjorie McNall. Wiesinger, Mabel. Wight, Laurel. Winkleman, Rose. Woodhouse, Emma. Proctor, Grace E. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR FIVE YEAR DIPLOMAS Airth, Annie Luella. Astels, Ada. Battersby, Nina Estelle. Beatty, Josephine. Beach, Clara M. Berggren, Bada. Bleam, Mrs. Cecil. Bonser, Wayne. Brennesholtz, Hallie T. Breum, Anna. Brown, Anne Baker. Brown, Clara Geneva. Campbell, Mary. Carson, Martha. Cartwright, Ruth. Chapman, Marie Hughes. Cook, Maretta S. Crawford, Lottie. Croy, Donald Cornish. Davis, Edith Isabel. Davis, Mary Elizabeth. Day, Helen. Dellinger, Blanche R. Dier, Nellie. Dishman, Edna C. Dock, Malina. Dooley, Mary Alicia. Ewart, Susan Irvine. Fegley, Walter R. Finnigan, Genevieve Marie. Granborg, Weina. Green, Frances E. Greene, Lew A. Hawkins, Dorothy Ellen. Hayward, Sarah Louise. Holiday, Mirth Vendetta. Houghton, Myrle Rowena. Hudson, Anna P. Jackson, Mabel Annie. Jaquith, Rilla Ann. Jones, Joshua Hinton. Kiner, Maude Ora. King, Ella. Kongsle, Edward. Larson, Inga. Lewis, Theo W. Lieser, Jessie Hollingsworth. McClung, Ellen E. McLelland, Ruth. McLeod, Jessie Belle. Mair, Donald Findlay. Phillips, Ethel. Quinby, Edda B. Ramberg, May. Reed, Alice May. Rees, Mary. Reid, Vida Mae. Riggs, Frances E. Royal, Alan M. Sells, Lula Marie. Shannahan, Annie L. Sheppard, Faye. Sherwood, Lee. Simpson, Bertha Annette. Skalley, Nan Smith. Smith, Arthur Hall. Smith, Vernnie B. Spencer, Fay LaNora. Stewart, Maude. Storms, Ethel M. Suti, Vivia Caroline. Sutton, Mary E. Swartz, Lytton M. Thibert, Victoria Regina. Tooker, Delsie. Tupper, Mrs. Josephine. Uddanberg, Aida. Utike, Albert August. Van DeVanter, Rachel Oxford. VanPelt, Wilbur F. Van Zandt, Ruth. Vaughan, Annette Henderson. Victor, Christine C. Wallace, Emily. Whitaker, Bertha Marse. Wilson, Eddith C. Wilson, Ethel E. Young, Ulrika. Schumacher, Helen M. Manley, Claude M. Mansfield, Eunice Louise. Martin, Ethyl Leone. Meek, Margaret. Moy, Lola. Munson, Grace M. Murphy, Margaret Loretta. Neely, John Ernest. Nordeen, Elida Josephine. Nuttall, Elva Valanetine. Odle, M. Frank. Perry, Elsie Jeanette. Peterson, Rose Catherine. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 097 1915-06-09 SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATES. Allison, Thomas. Anderson, Lenora. Beardemphl, Lydia. Beardemphl, Mary. Bolander, Esther. Bras, Sara. Brisky, Edith. Brownell, Vesta. Cary, Bertha. Conroy, Barbara. Dalton, Dorothy. Danskin, Grace. Davis, Hazel. Douglass, Flora E. Erickson, Hilda. Farrell, Addie. Ferguson, Ruth. Fitzgerald, Frances. Fleenor, Evea. Froom, Edith. Gabrielson, Agnes. Hallson, Freeda. Illman, Adelaide. Johnson, Lillian Mae. Johnson, Lillie V. Kays, Mina. Kiner, Edith. Knowles, Thir??. Larm, Mabel. Larson, Esther. Leonard, Edna. Lindfors, Winifred. Markwell, Mildred. Martin, Gladys. McDowell, Marguerite. McMeekin, Anna. Melang, Gertrude E. Medcalf, Ella M. Milner, Ethel. Moles, Alice. Monroe, Helen. Neander, Elva. Ogle, Isabel. Oleson, Anna. Pickett, Susie. Pearson, Ethel. Pelland, Mamie. Peterson, Ethel. Peterson, Florence. Porter, Daisy. Reynolds, May Emma. Samuelson, Mildred. Shanley, Mabel. Shields, Alice. Slaydon, Amanda M. Smelling, Hazel. Steele, Edith Mabel. Tucker, Edith Belle. Turner, Effie. Tyler, Harriet. Whitaker, Bernice. Whittier, Carrie. Woodrum, Florence. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATES Aitken, Victor. Allen, Georgia F. Alsop, Ethel. Armstrong, Alma. Baker, Martin H. Bassett, Hattie F. Baughman, C. C. Beck, Forrest E. Bolman, James. Bouffleur, Ethel J. Brown, Bernice. Brown, Helen Eva. Bucklin, Emma. Clayton, Vera. Connell, Nettie. Crandall, Josephine. Davay, Ruth Elsie. Day, Joyce. Docherty, Mary. Dufraine, Mildred Claire. Dunnagan, Anna. Earles, Grace M. Elder, Flora M. Endrighi, Carrie T. English, Ada. Emes, Addie. Fagstad, Clara. Fell, Helen M. Forrey, Mary. Foster, Grace Edna. Gard, Orril J. Grahm, Gladys Mae. Geist, Mabel. Goff, Dorothy. Hallock, Leola Mildred. Hayden, Mrs. M. E. Hazel, Lucile. Heaton, Hallie. Hefty, Emma. Helm, Mrs. Althea D. Hennes, Albert F. Hennes, Delbert P. Hicker, Genie. Hjaltalin, Marine. Holtine, Nellie. Jackson, Calla. Johnson, Emma Elvera. Jones, Adda M. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 098 1915-06-09 Kelly, Edna J. LaVeille, Cecelia M. Lee, Margie B. Lewis, Winnie M. Lorentzen, Olive C. McAbee, Eva E. McIlquham, Genevieve M. McVicar, Maude M. Matheny, June. Miller, Jessie. Mitchell, Ethel. Mosier, Lela Gertrude. Nordstrom, Ruth. Olin, Merle M. Osborne, Rose. Oyen, Pearl. Paulson, Pauline. Peterson, Edith M. Philbrick, Hazel. Pierson, Hannah L. Platt, Naomi E. Rairdon, Maude N. Redford, Florence Olga. Rice, Annabel. Riley, Inga. Ring, Beryl. Rodolf, Harold A. Rose, May. Sears, Margaret. Seeling, Harry. Sheets, Laura Cecelia. Shimmin, Everett. Spedding, Alta B. Strait, Flora. Swanson, Esther. Taylor, Irene E. Towne, Myrtle. Turkington, Ruth E. Turnbull, F. Archie. Turple, Georgia. Watts, Mildred. Wellhouse, Gene. Wilken, Ella. Williams, Nora. Wilson, Minnie F. Winchester, Edith. Wood, Mabel. Oates, Clarice. Tucker, Ethel M. Miller, Irene. Steele, Susan. Agnew, Nellie Josephine. Hadfield, Beulah. Gay, Anna Denny. Conover, Gail. Bowman, Avis. Burgua, Maud. Thennes, John. Dailey, Leanah, Cummings, Jewell. Rowse, Helena B. Woodcock, Helen. DECLINATION OF MISS EARHART The President presented the declination of Miss Gertrude Earhart to accept the position offered her in this school, her reason being the difficulty of severing connection with her present employers. LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO MISS EDENS A request was presented from Miss Olive Edens, of the faculty, for a year's leave of absence, commencing Sept. 1, 1915, it being Miss Edens desire to attend a higher educational institution with a view to qualifying herself to become an associate teacher in place of an assistant in the English department, which would, as she suggests, warrant an advance of salary. The Board granted Miss Edens' request. RETURNING FEES There having been several applications from students not remaining in school, for the return of their registration fees overpaid, it was ordered that in justifiable cases, by direction of the President, such fees may be returned. MR. STONEWALL BROWN The President recommended the appointment of Mr. Stonewall Brown to supply the place of Miss Edens in the English department for twelve months at a salary of $110 per month. The recommendation was adopted by the Board. MISS HELEN DONOVAN The President recommended the appointment of Miss Helen Donovan as assistant in the department of education for the summer session at a salary of $100 per month. It was so ordered by the Board. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 099 1915-06-09 GEBAROFF'S RESIGNATION The matter of the resignation of Mr. A. Gebaroff, of the Manual Training department, which was presented April 10, was ?n up, and on motion Mr. Gebaroffs' resignation was accepted. MR. FREEMAN G. CHUTE Mr. Freeman G. Chute, of Randal, Wash., was recommended by the President for a position as assistant in the Manual Training department, for the school year commencing Sept. 1, 1915, at a salary of $50 per month. By order of the Board Mr. Chute was elected to that position. ?TION FROM MR. W. E. GIBBS The President reported that Mr. W. E. Gibbs has presented to the ?anical department of the school a valuable collection of speci-?s, which has been gratefully accepted. At the suggestion of the President it was directed that Mr. Gibbs be employed to classify ? mount the collection, at a compensation not to exceed $20. ?PLY TEACHERS The President was given authority to make contracts with teachers to fill vacancies in the Training department. ASSISTANTS The employment of assistants in the Library was authorized as follows: Gladys Stephen at $40.00 per month, Lillie Smith at $40.00 per month, Warde Whitfield at $26.00 per month. The employment of Jas. Bolman was authorized to assist Miss Montgomery in the Training School, at a compensation of #1 per week. PIANO TENDERS The President presented the following tenders which had been received for supplying the school with pianos: The EILER'S MUSIC HOUSE Chickering Concert Grand Piano - $832.45. Kimball Piano, Style 11 - 202.80. " " " 25 - 214.50. Eiler's Duo-tonal " Conservatory - 201.50. Will repair the Chickering Grand piano now in the school, ?e-finishing in wax and putting it in "splendid condition," ?ll freight and cartage paid, for $1.50. STARK PIANO COMPANY Knabe Piano, 8' 10'' - $965.00. Cable-Nelson Piano - 265.00. SHERMAN-CLAY COMPANY Steinway, used, - $1025.00. " new, smaller, - 1035.00. Chase - 375.00. Kurtzman - 265.00. Krapaney - 325.00. Stuyvesant - 250.00. Stroud - 215.00. RAMAKER BROS. Hardiman - $911.25. " used - 785.00. Mason and Hamlin - 1800.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 100 1915-06-09 Mason and Hamlin, used, - $1150.00. Howard #4 - 182.50. " 7 - 197.50. Packard AA - 295.00. " FF - 312.50. L. S. PIKE Baldwin, 8' 10'' - $945.00. " " second-hand - 750.00. Hamilton - 228.00. HARTER and WELLS Starr Grand, 7' 9'' - $703.40. " Upright #5 - 284.45. " " 6 - 276.68. Frayser #6 - 180.00. " 5 - 187.00. Comparison having been made of qualities and prices offered in the foregoing bids, it was decided to accept the proposal of the Eiler's Music House, as being the lowest and most advantageous. Accordingly it was ordered that contracts be entered into with Eilers Music House for the delivery at the school of one full size Chickering Concert Grand piano, 7 1/3 octaves, length 8' 8", Width 5' 3", grade D, rosewood, dull finish, (catalogue price $1600.00) with piano bench to match, for the sum of $832.??. Also for delivery at the school of 4 #25 Kimball pianos, in wax-finished dark oak, each with stool to match, and a piano scarf, all for the sum of $858.00. The further proposal of the Eilers Music House to take to their shop the Chickering piano at present in the music room of the school, to replace defective parts, and make all needed repairs, remove varnish from case and re-finish in wax, and to supply a piano bench to match, the piano with bench to be returned to the school for the sum of $150.00, was accepted. EDENS HALL BOARD Owing to the increasing cost of provisions, it was ordered that the charge for regular board at Edens Hall be advanced from $2.85 to $3.00 per week, and that the price of irregular board be made to correspond with this rate. The napkin fee heretofore charged is to be eliminated. LAWN MOWER NOT ACCEPTED The Fenden lawn mower supplied by the Pickering Hardware Co. having broken down and proven unsatisfactory upon the first test was ordered rejected, and the bill for the same disallowed. BILLS ALLOWED Bills were audited and allowed as follows: STATE VOUCHERS C.W. Clausen, State Auditor - 1000.00. G.O. Whitsells - 100.00. J.I. Palmer - 34.75. Martin Madsen - 37.00. Ernest Thiel - 29.00. Lowman and Hanford - 42.48. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 101 1915-06-09 State Vouchers - Cont. Standard Oil Company - 129.15. City of Bellingham - 21.70. Northwest Hardware Co. - 84.93. Union P. B. and S. Co. - 32.30. Morse Hardware Co. - 37.39. L. A. Willard - 35.00. Richmond Paper Co. - 52.50. Puget Sound Traction L. and P. Co. - 37.25. S. W. Cornish Paint Co. - 21.70. Bloedel Donovan Lbr. Mills - 75.85. Sweet Grocery Co. - 24.59. J. M. Edson, Registrar - 425.71. REVOLVING FUND G. W. Nash - 4.00. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 15.05. Arthur Crawshaw - 1.85. Harold Gaasland - 2.85. Postmaster, Bellingham - 21.36. Pacific Telephone and Telg. Co. - 3.41. S. J. Myers - 7.75. Montague and McHugh - .96. Engbergs Pharmacy - 3.90. Griggs Stationery - 8.90. B. B. Furniture Co. - .25. Sanitary Meat Market - 2.35. Empire Meat and Grocery Co. - .50. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - 6.40. Milton Bradley Co. - .41. Thiel and Welter - 4.65. Mike Ponti - 4.00. Underwood Typewriter Co. - .58. Milton Bradley - 9.08. Newson and Co. - 3.72. C. A. Horst - 10.00. Bellingham Auto Supply Co. - 2.65. Grand Repair Shop - .50. John Kastner - 1.50. Whidby Island S and G Co. - 9.75. York's Military Band - 10.50. S. B. Irish and Co. - 1.25. Elks B. B. Club - 10.00. Towner Printing Co. - 5.75. The Outlook Co. - 1.00. Normal Book Store - 9.00. Geo. E. Ludwig - 1.25. Normal Cafeteria - 1.75. West Disinfecting Co. - 6.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - 8.80. Dalton Adding Machine - 1.50. Pan American Union - 2.00. Little, Brown and Co. - 3.84. World Book Co. - 4.76. Frank D. Beatty and Co. - 7.94. Rand McNally Co. - 10.24. A. Flanigan Co. - 1.25. Mutual Paper Co. - 8.73. Educational Pub. Co. - 3.38. City of Bellingham - 39.00. Rand McNally Co. - 1.40. LOCAL VOUCHERS City of Bellingham - 8.70. Harriet Tyler - 1.50. P.S. Traction, L. and P. Co. - 25.50. Earl J. Bixby - 3.00. J. B. Russell - 3.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - 18.75. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1915 Volume 05 - Page 102 1915-06-09 Local Vouchers - Cont. York Addition Market - 180.09. Thos. Faley - 3.45. A. H. Montgomery - 25.50. City of Bellingham - 7.80. Whatcom Dairy - 66.50. Elsie Ridlin - 11.55. Whatcom Dairy - 68.60. Sweet Grocery Co. - 238.26. Royal Dairy - 132.30. Richardson and Holland - 39.60. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 55.20. Ferrier-Magnuson Co. - 11.10. Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 6.00. Lowman and Hanford - 35.06. Himebaugh and Brown - 11.47. World Book Co. - 6.08. G. E. Stechert and Co. - 110.19. Bellingham Pub. Co. - 5.00. The Board then adjoured. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11605
Title: Messenger - 1915 May
Date: 1915-05-01
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Show more1915_0501 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 1 ---------- I j DAINTY WHITE DRESSES FOR GRADUATION DAY. t SMART TAILORED SUITS FOR BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY. I CHIC NEW STYLISH SAILOR HATS. NEW SHOES—NEW GLOVES IN FACT, EVERYTHING FOR THE GIRL GRADUATE CAN BE FOUND AT THIS STORE. * \ 0 Ten per cent Discount to Normal Students. MONTAGUE McHUGH Bellingham, Washington Standard Merchandise I NATIONALLLY. KNOWN WEARING APPAREL FOR MEN NO "UNKNOWNS," NO "JUST AS GOODS"—ONE PRICE TO EVERYONE EVERY DAY—NO DOUBLE PRICES TODAY, NO HALF PRICES TOMORROW. -*- GAGE=DODSON CO. j HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES FOR MEN It Costs Nothing to Mention "Messenger." Page 1 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 2 ---------- —Always Reliable— OUR HOSIERY SHOULD BE YOUR CHOICE MORE WEAR—YOU FAY LESS—FOR MEN —FOR WOMEN. t ANYTHING YOU WISH AT THE LAST MINUTE IN FLOWERS * HORST'S FLORAL SHOP Free Auto Delivery 1256 Elk Street Phone 386 \ GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES ? Special Price on Premo Cameras. You can have Parker's Fountain Pens, latest model Bathing Caps, Kodaks and Photographers' Supplies, Soaps and many other articles at lowest prices at COLLINS lt; CO. 1 ORIGINAL CUT-RATE DRUGGIST | ,»••»..t..•..«.•«..«••».•»..»..»"»—••»••»—"»" i.«n»i • ' • • » " » ' « »••»"•• Page. 2 Boost for Your Magazine by Patronizing Advertisers ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 3 ---------- I I - We Make it Good Our Friends Make it Famous Ford's Ice Cream . . and . . Butter PHONE 43 1314 R. R. AVE. , . . « . . « . . « . . » . . • . . • . . • . . • . . • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• ..•..•..••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••"•••••••"••• CHLL I Model Transfer Storage Co. FOR MOVING TRUNKS Successors to LARSON LIVERY TRANSFER CO. KNUTSON BROS3. MOUySO Phone 70. 1328-30 Elk St. . . • . . • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ' • * • • • ' • YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. It Pays You to Mention "Messenger." Page 3 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 4 ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME: STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • "HE L- E A D E I Five Hundred Panama Hats Specially Priced SAVINGS RUN FROM 25 TO 35 PER CENT. lt;$ gt; «t» * TO NORMAL STUDENTS. TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT ON EVERYTHING THE LEADER # • • » • • • « . • • • • * • • • • * • • • • gt; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • " i G. G. BARKER lt; SON f 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. i i i * THE BEST IN FLOWERS, SEEDS AND BULBS Don't forget Us for Commencement Flowers, in June. Page 4 It Costs Nothing to Mention "Messenger.' ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 5 ---------- High Grade Baggage -*- TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS SUIT CASES TRAVELERS' SPECIALTIES * BELLINGHAM HARNESS I CO. C. H. BARLOW, Mgr. 211 West Holly St. Clothes "CUT A FIGURE" and the best clothes at the "lowest figure" are Pelegren Martin clothes. BETTER FABRICS BETTER STYLE BETTER TAILORING BETTER WEAR THEM Take the elevator and save $10 ;• Pelegren and Martin Up-Stairs Clothers and Hatters Second Floor Bellingham Nat'l Bank Bldg. Boost for Your Magazine by Patronizing Advertisers Page 5 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 6 ---------- FREE AUTO DELIVERY TELEPHONE 733 t $ Dye Works Consolidated With The City Dye Works 1238 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash, »«*•«*»•««« » gt;« gt;«i«»«»»««»»« lt;««»**»»«»»« BEING YOUR SHOE TROUBLES TO Morlan'sShoe Repair Shop Successors to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes repaired while you wait at prices that are the lowest. 1224 ELK ST. - - - - - - BELLINGHAM, WN. Clothing, Hats, Furnishing Goods For Men, Young Men and Boys ..»..•..«.••.-•••••••••••••" lt; V A C A T I O N J O YS T A K E A C A M E R A W I T H YO«-» SUN DRUG CD. EJ COR.I tGTON WE DO DEVELOPING AND PRINTING lt;4s ?£f Page 6 It Pays You to Mention "Messenger." ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 7 ---------- You want something dainty, as well as substantial for that 1915 CLASS PINS B. S. N. S. SPOONS Picnic Party j GracJCiatior) You will find it at The Delicious Shop Gifts Ten per cent discount to B. S. N. S. students MULLER AND ASPLUND 209 East Holly St. Or, if you like, we will put up I your lunch for you. f lt;J C* • V E- I— E~ l \ O Make our Tea Boom your meet- i ing place. t Next to First Nat'l Bank •••••••••••••• —..»..»..«..»••»••«••»••»••»••« CREAM ORDERS FILLED AT ANY TIME—DAY OE NIGHT ! Graduation! Buy your Cut Flowers from Yap pfsey 8 Wyck Dairy j Phone 87—1240 Elk St. t We grow them better and sell them cheaper ••«..«..»..«r.«,,»•.»!•».•»..».. 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We have the Finest Picnic Grounds on the Lake. * GEO. A. JENKINS, 414 High Street. PHONE 2712 ROYAL I6E. GREflM STANDS FOR QUALITY Manufactured by ROYAL DAIRY CO JE^KIIVS HALL 412 HIGH STREET Furnished Housekeeping Rooms for Normal Girls. Gas or Fuel for Cooking. MRS. M. G. ROYAL, Phone 2712 Matron • ^ . • t n gt; . » f t i i i » i t . Page 10 K Costs Nothing to Mention "Messenger.5 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 11 ---------- )..#«#*.»»#•***»*«#•*•»•»»•##«••*•• EDISON THEATRE TRAVEL WITH Runaway June THE INTERESTING, PERILOUS ROAD OF Love - Mystery - Adventure ATTACK WITH HER THE WORLD-OLD Question Of Money BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE In the Great Photo-Play Serial Runaway June By GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER EVERY Friday and Saturday Boost for Your Magazine by Patronizing Advertisers Page 11 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 12 ---------- THHT SOMETHING IS WHAT WE ALL DESIRE, BUT WHAT IS IT? | IT'S THE POWER TO DO AND GET THINGS THAT I WE DESIRE. 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HENNES Decoration ETHEL MTLNER Cartoon ETHEL GILBERT Junior Notes MA UDE MANLY Music ALMA ARMSTRONG Business Manager ., .„ C, C, BAUGHMAN Page Eighteen ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co.fl|iraBi^fc gt;i3ii Railroad Avenue TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1903, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. May, 1915 No. 8 EDITORIAL NORMAL Life in general is one HUBUB thing right after an- LIPE. other. It is a performing or eluding of duties—sometimes self-imposed, sometimes forced upon us by other people or arising from circumstances. But what is duty? We have those among us who would say that duty is the thing we should do, but that does not remove the question. We must know what to do, and who is there among us who is so discerning, so all-wise as to know what should come next? Those who have been fortunate enough to spend a year at the Normal School can appreciate the sense of this question. Let us as students review the day. We attend our first class in the morning. In due time the lesson is assigned; special stress is laid upon its importance—at least two hours' study is required. In class number two the lesson is more important than was the first. We are under more stringent obligation- to study hard and long. In assembly we are urged to attend a certain lecture or musical—we are given to understand that it is our duty—and I am under the impression that it is. Class number three also calls upon our sense of duty, likewise class number four, and so on. We must practice for a play; we must assume responsibility as members of the Thespian or Philomathean or Alkasiah Clubs; we must attend to athletics; all of these and many more things, usually, we must pretend to discharge competently. Nor will a mere pretention always suffice, for we are ever reminded that each and every one of these functions it is our sacred duty to perform. We turn aghast to cry for help. All are more busy than we can ever hope to be! We search out the one who has assigned certain duties; we plead for days of grace. None can be spared. We then plunge helplessly into lessons and clubs and plays and athletics. We no sooner begin one thing than another calls, and so it is, a continual round of hurry and bustle and undone work. Is not life a continual performing or eluding of duties? Should it be? If so let these duties be fewer in number, let them change somewhat in character and let them be done in a creditable manner. We should get more from life than friction—we should work to live, not live to work. Page Nineteen ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 20 ---------- THE MESSENGER WHAT SHALL What kind of WE DO WITH schools would THE our city or our TEXT BOOKS? state have, provided we had no text books or no teachers? Would we be considered students if we walked among the trees on Sehoine hill from early morn till twilight, and spoke of nothing but what we sincerely thot? If we assembled together for the sole purpose of studying football tactics, how long would the legislature grant us appropriations as a school? It seems that text books and teachers are almost necessary, but why should they be so, the books especially? Is it not possible that we are advancing beyond the time when it is necessary to have our thinking material manufactured in digestable form and fed to us thru text books? Why not begin with the practical raw product and do our own manufacturing? What if the world does deviate from the path that it has traveled so long? Man is pre-eminently a social being. His existence in a civilized stage depends upon association with his fellows. The man wko understands his own relation with the rest of humanity, then, must be the most useful, and it would seem that man's paramount endeavor would be to understand men better, to know men best of all things. It matters not how well the grocer understands his scales if he has no customers; customers must come first. He then will learn to know his scales. The lawyer may know every phase of federal and state law by heart and lose his case because he can not appeal to his jury. A teacher may have a list of " A ' s " unbroken thruout his school career and know nothing of the likes and dislikes of children. Why should we fear to leave the past and accept the future? Why not study people and make text books come secondary? A civilized man will never become a barbarian, tho he be cast on some desert island thousands of miles from every available text book. On the contrary, his thots will become freer; they will reach out and embrace broader ideals and he will see with his own eyes things that text books can never make him see. Work , students—we may lose our text books! Mother. I have praised many loved ones in my song, And yet I stand Before her shrine, to whom all things belong, With empty hand. Perhaps the ripening future holds a time For things unsaid; Not now; men do not celebrate in rhyme Their daily bread. Theresa Helburn. Page Twenty ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER A BOY'S PAPERS! All about the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Italy!" So shouted Johnnie, a lusty little newsboy, t) the passersby on a busy downtown corner in New York. All about him rose the noise and clamor of the city, the clang of the trolley cars, the sharp click of the horses' hoofs on the pavement, broken by the toot of the horns from the passing automobiles. There seemed to be no end of people, but they were all intent upon their own interests and paid little attention to the little newsie or his lusty shouts. "Gee! I wish I was a Prince," said Johnnie to himself, as he sat down on a curb and leaned up against a mailbox. "I'd show 'em," and Johnnie fell to speculating as to what he'd do if he were a Prince. Little by little his head sank against the box and little by little the objects about him grew dimmer and dimmer and faded farther and farther away. # # # # # # # # # Around the corner came three men who were known to the police as Slick Jim, Daredevil Jack and The Kid. Their heads were very close together and they were talking in low, excited tones, gesticulating rapidly as they spoke. " I t must be done immediately upon his arrival," said Slick Jim, as they brushed swiftly past Johnnie. "The Prince! They're plottin' against the Prince,'' gasped Johnnie, as he stared at the retreating figures. Jumping hastily from his seat, he dodged along behind them, now around this corner, now around that, until at last the men turned down an alley and disappeared DREAM. into a dingy little house in the rear of a large tenement. Without a moment's hesitation, Johnnie crept to the window and peered in. The men were standing in the middle of the room, grouped about a small table. " I tell you it must be done today," said Slick Jim, bringing his fist down on the table with a bang, "as soon as the Prince and Princess set foot upon the gangplank this bomb must be thrown." "Who's to do i t ? " asked Daredevil Jack. "The lot has fallen to The Kid. Will you do i t ? " answered Slick Jim, turning to The Kid. "All right, fellas, I'll stand by my word," said The Kid, as he pocketed the bomb and started for the door. But Johnnie had lingered too long at the window and in his haste to get away he tripped and fell. In an instant The Kid had him firmly by the collar. "Aha, my fine fella, thought you'd do a little detective work, did you? Well, come in the shack and meet the boys." So saying he led him into the house. "Here's a gent would like a night's lodgin'. Show him into de spare room, Jim," he said with mock courtesy. "You'd like to look at tlu room, would you? Well, there it is," said Slick Jim, who, giving the boy a shove, sent him reeling up against the wall. " I ' l l just lock the door to be sure no harm comes to you, sonny," he called as he locked the door and pocketed the key. Johnnie took a hasty survey of the room. It was absolutely devoid of furniture except for a de-lapidated bed, which stood in one corner. The only possible means Page Twenty-One ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 22 ---------- THE MESSENGER of escape was thru a small window and that was boarded up. ' ' I must get out of here,'' Johnnie repeated to himself over and over again as if to keep his spirits up. "I must, I must. The boat will be here in half an hour. If t only had a stick to pry those boards apart." " I ' v e got i t ! " he exclaimed as he hastily removed a slat from the bed and proceeded to pry the boards loose. Slowly and silently he lifted himself up to the window and dropped to the ground beneath. Ah! He was free. He had only one misgiving and that was that he would be too late. Too late! The very thought lent speed to his feet and he arrived at the dock very much out of breath. A large crowd had already collected and now stood gazing eagerly at the big boat as it swept majestically up the harbor. But Johnnie had no time to gaze. He must find The Kid. He dodged and elbowed his way thru the crowd until at last he spied The Kid standing near the slip. What should he do? Suddenly his eye fell upon a policeman. "Officer, arrest The Kid,' he cried in a loud voice, " h e ' s got a bomb in his pocket. He's going to kill the Prince." Immediately all was confusion. The Kid, seeing he was detected, tried to make his get-away. "No, you d o n ' t , " said the bur]} policeman, pinning his arms firmly behind him, "we got you this time with the goods on. Reckon you know what that means," and the bfg policeman grinned delightedly at his own joke. "Are you the boy who saved His Majesty's life?" asked a gentleman with a long tailed coat and silk hat, stepping from out the crowd. "Yes, s i r , " replied Johnnie. "His Majesty desires to speak to you." Johnnie followed the stately gentleman thru the crowd. They stepped into a waiting automobile and were whisked thru the streets up to the hotel where the Prince was stopping. At the hotel they were ushered into His Majesty's private suite. There stood the Prince himsell, the ideal of Johnnie's dreams. ' ' You are a brave boy,'' said the Prince, laying his hand on Johnnie's shoulder, "you have this day saved the life of Princess Marietta and myself. As a reward for your bravery I give you this medal.'' But Johnnie's eyes were not on the medal. Instead they were bent in open admiration on the beautiful Princess Marietta. "How can I ever repay you for the service you have done this day for me and mine?" she said, as she came and stood beside the boy. "Ah, that was nothin', just what any fellow would have done," replied Johnnie very much disconcerted. Suddenly, without any warning, 'he Princess leaned down and put her lovely white arms around the neck of the boy. A strange thrill passed thru him. Only an instant he hesitated, then put his arms around her white shoulders and yielded to her embrace. "Here you, sonny! Wake up and leave go of my neck!" exclaimed a big, burly policeman, vainly trying to extricate himself from Johnnie's bear-like embrace. " I t ' s time kids like you were home.," "Wonder what the kid was dreaming about, anyway," he mused, as Johnnie's figure disappeared around the corner. Bernice Bowers, '16. Page Twenty-Two ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER FOG. rt^rO LAND or sea except the nJll sea of mist that engulfs the ^ ^ boat. As powerless is the craft as in the darkest shades of Erebus. No sky above, not even the shining sun can pierce its depths or guide the vessel on her course. A cold, gray feelingless mass lies in front, behind, above and on each side. The boat plunges blindly ahead, thrusting the fog asunder with her blunt bow. Her whistle sounds at given intervals and is answered on all sides by bell and horn. As the curtain separates the actors from the audience, so seperates the fog the boat from all familiar sights and landmarks. The fog is a very veil of mystery, hiding in its depths both adventure and tragedy. Appleton Fisher, '16. AGAINST EDUCATION. /-pDUCATION is the sin of 4K selfishness. I put no re- ^^ striction on the term education; I mean it in its broadest sense—training the body or mind. We are being educated and schools are educating to better conditions—to add to the luxury of the world. Our motives in being educated are either selfish individually or if we have noble ideals or motives, is to satisfy the selfishness of humanity. Why have we discovered cures for contagious diseases ? Why are we combatting the white plague? Why are we teaching hygiene in school? To live, to live, to live, the longer the better! And so we shall educate and encroach on future generations until in the far distant future when the "elixir of life" will have been compounded, the millenium indeed will be ushered in. Then it will be possible for one generation to enjoy the pleasures of the world forever! This selfish motive underlies every phase of education. World-wide warfare will be the ultimate result of training the intellect. In prehistoric times warfare was a recreation. Weapons were seldom fatal. Fighting in those days preserved the hardihood of the race. Education has utterly revolutionized this divinely planned state of affairs. Social education has bound the world into mighty units and invention (which is also a result of .intellect) has armed these units with weapons that could exterminate mankind in a week if all were put into use. Great dreadnaughts go plowing through the ocean, roaring and killing; mighty cannons belch forth tons of steel, which tear up the peaceful atmosphere and hurl thousands to death. When world-wide war has become too effeminite a past-time, education will then no doubt have made it possible for us to grapple with the other planets of our solar system. Then perhaps the mysteries of gravitation will have been solved and then we will no doubt engage in firing one world at another until all creation will be hurled into a pile of chaotic ruin. The Creator himself may be forced to hide among a few favorite and faintly glimmering, far distant stars. The man who first used his intellect committed the greatest of all sins. Before that time the emotions, which are the outward manifestations of the soul, were in su- Page Twenty-Three ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 24 ---------- THE MESSENGER preme control. Men then roamed the forests and plains and mountains, reading from Nature on every hand messages divine. They went their way, living, feeling, loving, reproducing, dying and all shared the glory of the world. Even now we sometimes see a reversion to this God-like type of man in the person of the poet. But these imitations become less and less from generation to genej ration and when education has ai length become triumphant the emotions and the soul of man will be blighted and dead. The great medium of divine association will be gone. No more will men g^ze upon the flowers and trees and waters and stars with wonder and awe; they will see naught but atoms and molecules and matter. The arts will have disappeared. Pictures will be unpainted and songs unsung. Hell, fire and ^gflRST of all I would destroy ^1] some of the unpleasant ^* things. The woodhouse, the axe, the garden spade, the dish-pan, the sassafrass bark and mustard plasters are condemned to a common bonfire, around which I rejoicingly dance until the last ember is cold. Not so with that dress of Mother's with forty thousand hooks and eyes up and down the back! It is buried beneath ten feet of earth, and a rose grows out of its grave, a rose without a thorn on its stalk. With these disposed of, I am walking to town. I 'd ride, but the conductor couldn't change the fifty dollar gold pieces that are my smallest change. My first purchase is one thousand street ear tickets.^ No more two-mile walks home in the brimstone may then justly be put into use. 0, the sin of him who first turned away from his soul and became the companion of his intellect! Why then continue education? Let us rather turn back to our souls as we were created. Let us turn away from the evil course into which we have drifted, and leave by the wayside such habits-and customs as we have gathered while drifting in the paths of evil. Our disgusting iashions and lying courtesies we may well leave behind. Let us go cleanly and boldly back to the woods and be wild! There may we listen, as of yore to the babble of brooks, the songs of the birds and the whispering winds. There may we roam through the forests and over the hills and mountains and when darkness falls may we gaze to the glittering stars. Joseph Gardner, '16. rain because no nickel decorates my trouser pockets! Then a bushel of socks. (Heaven . help the initiator of the plague known as DAENING! He shall be least in the eyes of all who suffer bach-elordom.) And a pair of shoes that really fit. Forget the cost, though it be a hundred dollars; hang the looks, though they resemble two blackened, wooden blocks! I'll have them made to order if necessary, though I abhor the thought. Oh, and say! You remember that pair of ungainly, nefarious, pestering shoes I have at home and that insist upon squeaking and moaning like murder was being committed every step I take? I'm going to give them to John, the negro bootblack, not because he particularly needs WHAT WOULD I DO WITH A MILLION DOLLARS. Page Twenty-Four ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER them, but because, when I complained to him about them, he informed me that shoe squeaks "am merely shoe o ' a t o ' r y " and should be worn only by ministers and statesmen. Vengeance is indeed sweet! I'll hail a taxicab and must'nt forget to quarrel with the driver over the fare, just to let him know he has taken a millionaire home. Morning again. As usual I'm awakened by Dad's: "Well, it's half past seven!" The Dickens! I guess you don't know you are talking to a millionaire? But to work. As I put on my baggy, threadbear suit an idea strikes me. I'll buy five suits of clothes, and they shall be kept in order by my tailor. I'll choose the tailor with the biggest Messenger advertisement. No more Sunday forenoons spent enshrouded in a bed quilt while I crease my solitary trousers! Now, those dull razor blades, in whose behalf I have shed so many tears, are being hurled out the window! When Dante, in his famous description, forgot to include a few unfortunate souls pulling out whiskers with a dull razor blade, he left out the most effective part of his Inferno. From this day my barber shall attend to my face's roughness! I hesitate a moment before entering the front door to the Normal, and what an unconcerned look I get on my face when finally I step into the hall. Heavens! but how glad everyone is to see me! No effort now to be witty, and how easy my arguments convince. It's strange how a million dollars adds to one's intelligence !—away we go down town, the Normal Bankrupts: Kelly, Miller, Beck, Wally, Eockey, Sholds and Aitken. Two by two we march into the Cave. No malted milk or coca cola for us. We order one of those unpro-nouncable concoctions with a twenty-five cent mark after it. And, strangest of all, I pay the bill! "Tonight, fellows, we eat dinner at the Leopold. I hereby declare a boycott on all Seagull joints and other five-cent eating houses. After dinner we'll go to the theater—box seats, too. And by the way, not seats in that celestial box where neither fools nor Normel angels fear to tread—the Zeppelin effect makes me dizzy. I mean way down in front—right across the orchestra from Drs. Nash and Deerwester." I am, however, considering an endowment. It's to be for the erection and maintenance of a public theater, to be owned and controlled by the city so long as no discrimination is made with regard to its use. It's to be a beautiful structure, fully equipped and, above all, sanitary. Fresh air shall be forthcoming, though it cost me half my fortune! No rental charges shall be tolerated, and everyone shall have equal opportunity to its use—Emma Goldman as well as Woodrow Wilson. Moreover, no admittance charge shall ever be collected from anyone who enters there. After that I shall wait a while to see how the philanthropy takes. If it's a success, there's another proposition I would try and work out: an industrial plant, publicly owned, operated without profiit, where men and women could find work and get real wages in return —that is, all that they produce. Into this plant I would invest the balance of the million, and add to that balance whatever feeble energy I possess. A wild and foolish dream, you say, but i t ' s the kind of a dream that I consider worth while, worth living for, worth Page Twenty-Five ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 26 ---------- THE MESSENGER fighting for. Through the realization of that dreaii. I hope to gain the mountain's height and catch a ALONE. There was a ghostlike vapor to the word which hung over her soul like the semi-darkness of the Arctic winter hung over the landscape. She saw nothing as she stood gazing out of her small dingy window—nothing but oceans of grayness, dull and cold. It seemed to be bearing down upon her like the hand of a monster. The weight made her bones ache. Grayness, untangible, ponderous. She did not see the straggling SARKNESS has fallen and all the world is preparing for slumber except the nocturnal birds and beasts. The seagulls cry and complain from their resting places, while over the lagoon sounds the "boom, boom" of the crane. The day birds rustle in the nearby thicket and then follows a hush broken only by the gentle lapping of waves on the shore. Far out over the water AFTER six months of work and strenuous effort on the part of our director, Mrs. Thatcher, the faithful members of the chorus and our professional soloists, one of the biggest features of the year took place on March 19th in the form of the oratorio "Elijah," by Mendelssohn. We extend our greatest appre-glimpse of the bigger and broader vision that must lay on every hand! Ben Tidball, '16. log shanties like her own scattered along up the ravine. Only her eyes looked at the stars as they moved slowly along the distant crests of the frosty mountains; she did not see them, nor the pure blue of the sky beyond. She shivered. The coals in the crude fireplace at her back flickered and sputtered a dying sputter. Outside, she heard the icy wind go racing up the gorge, whistling and laughing heartlessly. Joseph Gardner, '16. comes the whine of the riptide dying down and then increasing again in volume. High overhead soars the night hawk, startling the listening ear by his "swoop" to the ground. In the surrounding underbrush the members of the rodent family run in and out in quest of remnants from the evening meal, squeaking and scampering^ over the leaves. Appleton Fisher, '16. ciation to Mr. Harter, Mr. Raymond, Miss Hurd, Mrs. Deerwest-er and Mrs. G. W. Nash, the soloists of the evening; Madam Eng-berg and her orchestra and to Mrs. "W. Bridge Jones, the pianist, for their services in making one of the biggest things ever undertaken by the school a success. Alma Armstrong, '16. ALONE. DUSK IN THE ISLANDS. "ELIJAH." Page Twenty-Six ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER Junior Class Officers JUNIOR NOTES. -••THERE are certain dates that / IL stand out in the year's ^•^ Junior history. On October 6, the first Junion Class meeting was held. On that day the look of curiosity soon turned to surprise as the members poured in thru the auditorium door, three hundred in number. Our constitution was adopted and our officers elected. On October 16 came the mixer. It was there we first became acquainted and began to feel that spirit of good fellowship which should harmonize all organizations. November 22 brot the hard times party. When we take up our work as teachers, many of us will look back upon this evening with a reminiscent smile, as we think of how funny our friends looked. It will be a picture of gingham dresses and sunbonnets, overalls and straw hats. March 8 we won the Kline cup, one of the coveted trophies. But the date that stands out beyond all others is February 26th. I hardly need to say that that was the date of the play, "The Dream Girl." We owe much to the faithful cast and Mrs. Smith for one of the greatest successes in the Normal School. We rejoice in the results of the Students' Association election. We feel that these members of the '16's will carry forward next year as Seniors the spirit of harmony, good-will and efficiency that they have shown this year. Not all things are past. Many good times are yet coming. The committee is planning on a beach party. The Juniors have been active in many branches of school life. Glance over past Messengers and you will find accounts of athletic successes; many of the literary productions are marked '16. We have been a success dramatically and socially. But toward the end of our year we begin to pursue still another line of work, debating. The Y. M. C. A. Debating Club has challenged the class to a debate upon the question: "Resolved, That the City Manager plan of municipal government rather than the commission form should be adopted in this city." This debate is to be held May 17th at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium. Page Twenty-Seyen ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 28 ---------- THE MESSENGER Mr. Bolman has been appointed chairman of the committee which will take charge of this work and Mrs. Smith has kindly offered to coach the team. If you are at all interested in debating report to Mr. Bolman or Mrs. Smith. We must make this new work a success and it is you that will make it one. On June 1st the Juniors expect to entertain the Senior Class. This is an established custom, but it is expected to be new and novel. APRIL PERSONALS. Miss Helen Gragg went to Blaine last week. Have you noticed the diamond? Miss Helen McCormick, of Mt. Vernon, visited her sister, Emma, for a few days. We were very sorry to have Miss Lela McCoy called home to Walla Walla, where her father was very ill. Miss Elsie Perry's father visited her for a few days, a visit which was very much enjoyed by the girls. Misses Elizabeth Mottman and Agnes Loftman took a trip to Seattle last week. Several of the Juniors accompanied the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet to the conference at Seattle on April 17th. Miss McMeekin's sister, Ethel, of Mt. Vernon, visited her for a few days. Mrs. Reynolds, of Bremerton, overjoyed her daughter, Miss May Reynolds, with a visit. Miss Irene Tucker made a trip to Mt. Vernon last week. Saith Opportunity. Say not that I no more may pass thy way, Ah, thou so dear and negligent and blind! For long as night and all-refulgent day Bring star and sun, this way my road will wind. But from thy window I shall miss the glow Of fire within; thy house will silent be; And though I plead with all the winds that blow To shout my name, thou wilt not know of me. Ellen M. H. Gates. Page Twenty-Eight ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 31 ---------- Page Thirty-One ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 32 ---------- ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 33 ---------- P^ge Thirty-Three ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 34 ---------- THE MESSENGER (Air: Alma Mater) Far above the Bay's blue waters Stands our own Sehome, Guarded all around by mountains, Crowned by Baker's dome. Nestling there among the grandeur Reigns the White and Blue, Colors of our Alma Mater, Hail! all Hail, to you! Here the youth from farm and seashore Gather for the year; Learning truth that shall be cherished, Forming friendships dear. Soon the ties must all be severed, But they leave with you Happy memories and best wishes For the White and Blue! 5Uj* 9p**ititti; Auto This is the car of fame, which, people say, Scorches the unknown highway,— The dangerous Ford that flings High into the air sundry living things In countryside realms where the Honk Honk reigns, And farmers tear their hair, And coy old maids run to hear the constable swear. Its wheels of dizzy speed revolve no more; Wrecked is the car I adore! And every shattered bit, And where its flying form was wont to fit Ere the crazy thing leaped into the pit Before thee lies revealed,— Its painted axles bent, its last shame unconcealed! Man after man foretold the grievous end, That Fate one day would send So, as the auto sped, Slew so many cackling fowls as it fled, Struck with such force a swine upon its head, Fell upon its side. Leaped in the new-made ditch nevermore shall glide. and Curses for the worldly sorrows brought by thee, Cup-bearer of Misery! Cast in the ditch unsung! O'er thy remains a greater curse is hung Than ever Satan threw from forked tongue! While on my knees I pray, Through the great realms of air I hurl my voice to say: Be like a soaring aeroplane, O my soul, Fly upward to thy goal! Leave thy low place of birth! Wander not on this ditch infected earth, Find, thee, in the pure Heavens a home thy worth, When thou at length leave me, Lying in the depths of death's calm, quiescent sea. —J. Harvey Leach, '16. BELLINGHAM IN 1888 Page Thirty-Four ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 35 ---------- BRAIN Page Thirty-Five ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 36 ---------- THE MESSENGER Clttba 3N MY visit to the Normal yesterday I met several important persons. Among these was Mr. 0. U. Thespian. Say, he is a fine fellow! 'lien you once get him started he can do more work than any other fellow I know. He is a leader along dramatic lines and has, in conjunction with other members of his family, given several plays which have been very well received by the people. He is also a good-hearted person and signified his intention of inviting Miss Hesikiah Alkisiah and Miss Cookie-Losing Filo to a beach party which will certainly be a large affair. I was exceedingly pleased to meet Miss Cookie-Losing Filo, who is very well versed in parliamentary law and matters pertaining to literature. Among her friends are many young men, all of whom are nice-looking and very good at imitating women. Mr. Thespian told me that she was a very good entertainer, liked cookies, lemons and stick candy, was serious, yet full of fun, and made one feel younger by association with her. Miss Hesikiah Alkisiah is skilled in literary matters. She was a personal friend of Shakespeare, Milton, Emerson, Tidball and Leach. Her bright and happy atmosphere pervades the entire school and she probably could get many young men to join her circle and frolics, but seems to be a shy, bashful little thing. No wonder Mr. Thespian invites her to a beach party. As I was standing looking a* the initials carved on the walls I noticed " H . L. S." A young man (upon being questioned) told me that those were the initials of Miss Hard Luck Susan, who loved to study literature and present-day situations and problems from a woman's viewpoint, altho she worked and studied hard she still had time for play. I stopped, I listened, I heard! What? Why, the most beautiful and sweetest voice! Looking into a room I saw a young lady with a voice like Ada Jones and plumage like a canary. On inquiry I found her name to be Miss Nancy Choral Club. I flirted and had a very pleasant talk with a young lady from Chelan County. It Avas a case of a good thing being done up in a small package, as she was not very large. After talking to her so freely I was ashamed to ask her name. Mr. Social Democratic was a man with an abundance of common sense and was alive to all social problems of the present day. If one wishes to be enlightened upon some present day problem he is certainly the man to talk with. If he keeps on he will be president I was not there more than half an hour before I felt the warm, religious and uplifting influence of Miss AVye Doubleyou. Her long-reaching arms are the most persuasive and powerful of any in school. She is energetic, as is shown by the fact that she arose at six o'clock on Easter morning and went up to Initial Bock to hold her annual, Easter prayer meeting. The best speakers of the county speak before her many sisters. After meeting all these energetic and brainy people I was very glad that I visited the Bell-ingham Normal and will surely come again whenever weather, business and pecuniary matters allow. Page Thirty-Six ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER THESPIAN DRAMATIC CLUB. OFFICERS President—Ruth Conner. Vice-President—Helen Byles. Secretary—Inga Larson. Treasurer—Norma Bardon. Business Manager—A. Hennes. MEMBERS Isaac Smith Helena Rowse Delbert Hennes Albert Hennes Helen Byles Naomi Piatt Ruth Conner Ira Miller Inga Larson Gerald Sonner S. Maglaughlin Arthur Smith Lytton Swartz Ernest Neely Grace Earles Esther Baldwin Mabel Cleary Ben Tidball Irma Sonner Norma Bardon Martin Baker Forest Beck Ada Neff Mary Schuchart Vera Clayton Wallace Southerland Cleo Hess J. Harvey Leach Walter Kellv. PHILOMATHEANS. FACULTY ADVISERS H. C. Phillippi Mary L. Jensen HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. H. C. Phillippi Mrs. M. F. Odle OFFICERS President—Everett Shimmin. Vice-President—Helen Brown. Secretary - Treasurer — Myrle Houghton. Sergeant-at-Arms—Lew Greene. Attorney—Jason Nevins. Limit of Membership—40. Present Membership—38. Lew Greene J. H. Jones Elida Nordeen Belle Perry Effie Turner Marie Thomassen Anna Brown Mable Jackson Estella Burnsides Mary Ries Ethel Milner Agnes Laufman Lee Cordz Frances Greene Bernice Welch Esther Swanson Bertha Simpson Thomas Allison Everett Shimmin Herbert Heath Carl Platz Celia Gibson Jessie Leiser Florence Redford Albert Baxter Edna Morrison Jason Nevins Ed. Olson M. F. Odle Harold Rodolf Kenneth Hougan Cleo Baughman Page Thirty-Seven ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 38 ---------- THE MESSENGER Helen Brown Mildred Watts Myrle Houghton Eva McAbee Marian Haycox Alma Armstrong ALKISIAH. FACULTY MEMBERS Miss Baker Miss Hogle Miss Eh odes Miss Willoughby Miss Montgomery Miss Laurence HONORARY MEMBERS Lottie Crawford Lulu B. Dawson Mary Reasoner ACTIVE MEMBERS Ethel Phillips—President Clara Fagstad—Vice-President. Edna Blake—Secretary Daisy Porter—Treasurer Arleen Cusick—Hostess. Genie Hicker — Chairman of Consuls Maretta Cook \ Maude Manley gt;• Consuls Leola Halleck ) Blanche Barrett Mary Strum Harriet Mendenhall. Victoria Thibertt Phoebe Read Joyce Day Annette Vaughan Nan Ryan Lucile Hazen Gertrude Foley Elsie Ridlen Merry C. Day Margie Lee Mary Chapin Lola Moy Minnie Wilson Thirza Knowles Anna Breum Margaret Adams Ellen Larson Gladys Day Ruth Galber Ethel Alsop Nannie Lehnstrum Pearl Timmon Palm Porter Frances McCorkle Ruth Molten Mrs. Royal Pearl Johnson Emma Johnson Adelaide Mitchell Mabel Spencer Jessie Miller Anna McMeekin Thelma Knudson Hazel Davis May Renyolds Page Thirty-Bight ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER CHORAL CLUB. OFFICERS—First Semester. President—Francis Cochel Vice-President—Mabel Jackson Secy-Treas.—Clara Fagstad Editor—Elva Boucher Second Semester. President—Alma Armstrong Vice-President—Eliene Pierce. Secy-Treas.—Clara Fagstad Editor—Mattie Wood. FACULTY ADVISOE Mrs. F. F. Thatcher ROLL OF MEMBERS Alma Armstrong Norma Bardon Edna Blake Esther Bergstrom Nettie Connell Gail Conover Susie Clauson Carrie Docherty Ruth Davey Edna Dishman Lula Earnst Mollie Eisner Clara Fagstad Frances Green Ethel Gunter Charlotte Hill Inez Herre Lucille Hazen Marjorie Franks Christene Johnson Olive Lorentzen Alberta Lemon Ethel Lewis Ethel Martin Margaret Mossf ord Marie Nero Merle Olin Pearl Oyen Aliene Pierce Beryl Ring Naomi Piatt Anabel Rice Mamie Reinstedt Mabel Shanly Christene Victor Mattie Wood Susie Pickett Faye Smith Fay Sheppard Louise Veilliet SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB. HONORARY MEMBERS. Mrs. Smith . Mrs. McCully Mrs. Thermaat Mr. Bever—Faculty Advisor OFFICERS Vida Reed—Secretary Claude Manly—Reporter ACTIVE MEMBERS Grace Munson Albert Utike Inez Herre Alice Reed Donald Mair Helen Roberson Myrtle Hayden Anabel Rice Olive Bowman Avis Bowman Ben Tidball Margaret Meyers Dicie Meyers Flora Strait W. P. Van Pelt Wallace Southerland H. A. Harlow Althea Holmes Louisa Vulliet Mrs. Bleam Arthur Sanden Page Thirty-Nine ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 40 ---------- THE MESSENGER Y. CABINET. President—Aliene Pierce Vice-Pres.—Alma Armstrong Secretary—Francis McCorkle Treasurer—Sadie AVelsh Florence Chapin Ethel Milner Marion Haycox Eva McAbee Palm Porter Beryl King Gertrude McMahan Norma Bardon HONORAKY MEMBERS Miss Brown Miss Baxter Mrs. Bever Mr. Bever Mrs. Bond Miss Hogle E. A. Bond Mrs. Barker Miss Brown Mrs. Deerwester Mr. Deerwester Miss Drake Miss Edens Mr. Gebaroff Mrs. Gebaroff Miss Hays Mrs. Jones Miss Knowles Miss Lawrence Miss Mead Mrs. Nash Mr. Nash Rheba Nickerson Mr. Phillippi Mrs. Phillippi Miss Rhodes Miss Sands Mrs. Simpson Mrs. Thatcher Miss Willoughby Miss Worden Miss Wilson Miss Sperry Page Forty ". C A. MEMBERS Georgia Allen Luella Airtlr Nellie Agnew Alma Armstrong Louisa Abbot Clara Beach Rena Brigs In a Bakkila Vesta Brownell Ethel Le Blank Norma Bardon Stella Bratnov Clara Barbezat Bada Berggren Emma Buvinghausen Susie' Claussen Nell Carlson Francis Cochel Mary Campbell Florence Chapin Mary Chapin Carrie Docherty Mary Docherty Blanch Dellinger Edith Davis Anna Dunagan Leanah Dailey Mary Davis Lulu Earnest Sue Ewart Myrtle Egtvet Flora Elder E. Eggers Marie Fritz Genevieve Finnigan Hattie Gemmel Vacilla Gebaroff Celia Gibson Jessie Heathman Emma Hefty Katherine Hefty Jessie Hazeltine Caroline Halsey Beatrice Huckins Pearl Jones Ruby Jones Rilla Jaquith Calla Jackson ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 41 ---------- THE MESSENGER Hattie Johnson Etta M. Johnson Maude Kiner Edith Kiner Ethel Lewis Alma Liddell Pearl Lehnheir Lillian Lederle Grace Munson Francis McCorkle Gertrude McMahan Euth Moulton Harriet Mendenhall Margaret Mossford Dora Milner Ethel Milner Adelaide Mitchell Eva McAbee Helen Musgrove Anna Moen Alice Muller Pearl Oyen Miss Otto Anna Olsen Mary Newell Elida Nordeen Dagna Peterson Daisy Porter Pauline Paulson Palm Porter Ethel Phillips Aliene Pierce Florence Peterson Gertrude Quam Mae Eobinson Anabel Rice Helen Bowse Hildah Reinseth Mrs. Royal Elsie Ridlen Olive Rohrbaugh Anna Ryan Beryl Ring Mrs. Roy Mabel Randall Ethel Storms Mary Sutton Ethel Scheidemantel Lee Sherwood Alta Spedding Mabel Steel Annie Shannahan Mary Schuchart Lenore Thomas Mrs. Tupper Marie Thomeson Christine Victor Annette Vaiurhan Rachel Van de Venter Calla Van Cleve Emily "Wallace Ethel Wilson Ruth Woodruff Eddith Wilson Ethel Wilson Sadie Welsh Clara Wilkinson Myrtle Webber Adah Webster Mattie Wood Marion Yeatman ADVISORY BOARD Miss Sperry Mrs. Simpson Mrs. Jones Miss Knowles Mrs. Deerwester Miss Hogel CHELAN COUNTY CLUB HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Montgomery—Faculty Advisor. Calla Van Cleave—(Aluminas) OFFICERS Vida Reid—Reporter ACTIVE MEMBERS Ethel Milner Florence Redford Frances McCorkle Mrs. Myrtle Hayden Anabel Rice Edith Brisky Page Forty-One ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 42 ---------- J Z ) c i s e b t x l I Page Forty-Two ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 43 ---------- BRAWN Page Forty-Three ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 44 ---------- p 3 o lt;t «e lt;- gt; - *ol Kline Cup Winners ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 45 ---------- THE MESSENGER laakrtball ( \VIB' laskrtball Of all the fights since the birth of time, Told in story or sung in rhyme, Between Brother Abel and guilty Cain, Qr pirates on the Spanish Main, Hair pulling contests of suffragettes, Or angry Jews collecting Irish debts, The little affair that beat them all Was a maidens' game of basketball. Wasn't it great? That game between the Senior and Junior girls! No anger at all, but just enough good-natured rivalry to make it as interesting as if there had been. The feature of the game was—??? Perhaps the number of hair pins scattered over the gymnasium floor. No, not by a long margin. It was Mr. Bond's distorted features as he watched the whirlwinds travel through space at the comparatively leisurely pace of seventy-five or eighty miles per hour. The "umps" wouldn't let us HE very mention of the word basketball thrills us and makes us regret that the season had ended so soon. It is very pleasant, tho, to recall our past glory and live thro again some of the thrillers fought and won by our boys. Breathes there one with pulse so low that he does not feel a certain sense of pride in our team and a little tinge of sadness that they play no more? yell, so the audience was allowed to hear themselves think. It was actually so still twice we heard Mr. Bond snore when he went to sleep. The worst of it was, every time he woke up he called a foul on the Juniors. But we could stand it and it made the game closer and more attractive. It sort of alleviated the humiliation that was forced upon the Seniors, too. The immediate outcome of this herculean contest was a victory for the Juniors with a score of 35 to 27. Other results: Juniors are sorry they beat them so badly. Also are much surprised that they didn't beat them worse. Feel sorry for Seniors because they have nothing about which to boast. We are very modest and considerate. Bear our victory well. Seniors were sad, dejected, downcast, crestfallen and hopeless when last heard from. Forwards—Inga Eiley and Leo-la Halleck. Center—Miss Imboden. Guards—Edith Briskey and Turple Perry. Within the walls of our old gymnasium, where once "jitney b u s " yells, cat calls, war whoops, scathing repartee, were hurled at our struggling victims, there now reigns a solemn stillness. An awful silence pervades the atmosphere where once all the noises of the world would have sounded like a whisper from the Sphinx of Egypt. Our old ampitheatre sems to be clothed in mourning over a once glorious uast. No l o g s ' IBaiskethaU Page Forty-Five ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 46 ---------- THE MESSENGER more are its walls lined with gay colors and happy faces. Old "Three-Fingered" Rockey, the "animated bed slat," has ceased activities, "And careers no more across the floor, To place his name in the hall of fame By dizzy sped and deadly aim." No more does Kelley, with a grace that a sacred ox might envy, bring down the house in a joy-frenzied fury with cleverness and skill seldom equaled. Pandemonium, which formerly greeted Swartz's cool-headed floor work and brilliant shooting, is now unknown. The vociferous applause and deafening cheers which once were wont to hail "Handsome" Victor are now replaced by the opposite extreme. Odle once lithely, gracefully and invariably eluded his opponent and drew smiles from his wife and others and gained a reputation for crafty generalship which anyone might envy. But now 'tis past. Croy, Anstett and Billy Evans are seldom seen in action where once they monopolized all the hero-worship in the immediate vicinity. Basketball season is past and its funeral dirge is sung, but these men, our heroes, are still here. The accommodations for tennis players are far from being sufficient, so, to relieve the congestion, a move is under way for construction of new courts. Another move toward the proposal of the Bell-ingham Tennis Club, whereby we are now allowed to use the facilities on Maple street, between Forest and Garden. Some twenty dollars was appropriated by the May we not tire of them too soon. Let us reserve a warm spot for those who have made our school famous and envied. Why couldn't we train the daisies to nod in silent admiration as Mr. Carver passes by, buried in thots and plannings about how to win the next baseball game ? Let us ' ' give unto Caesar what unto Caesar is due" and build our altars to "Sambo" Carver and the following lineup of basketball experts: Forwards—Swartz and Rockey. Centers—Odle and G-win. Guards—Kelley, Croy, Aitken and Anstett. Below is their record: Normal, 35; Blaine, 24. Normal, 24; Vancouver, 42. Normal, 38; Sedro-Woolley, 10. Normal, 79; Blaine, 13. Normal, 24; Sedro-Woolley, 21. Normal, 31; Van Wyck, 35. Normal, 29; Vancouver, 20. Normal. 24; Van Wyck, 22. Normal, 31; College of Puget of Puget Sound, 24. Normal, 27; North Side High School, 21. Normal, 14; College of Puget Sound, 31. Normal, 29; Y. M. C. A., 40. Normal. 49; H. H. 0. A., 24. Normal, 38; Normal High, 20. Total number points made by Normal team, 472; total points made against the team, 347. Students' Association for this privilege. Several of the boys on a certain Saturday donated a day's labor in addition to the financial bonus. Improvements are being made on our old courts, too, in way of new posts for the nets, the old ones having thrown off all responsibility, causing much disgust to the experts. Qtemtta Page Forty-Six ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 47 ---------- THE MESSENGER "Ring out the old; ring in the new.'' Spring, with its latest frills and furbelows, with its spring bonnets, its spring poets, is here once more. Spring is in the air and signs of it are everywhere. Baseball, the game of all games, now takes precedence over all kinds of play and most work. The back lot is deprived of grass where bare-legged urchins' feet have pattered around the diamond plot. And up at the Normal, too, many huskies, some with a football and basketball past, have succumbed to the lure of the " p i l l ." The first call for volunteers was responded to very liberally. Some thirty men were out the first night to take their places in the battle for positions. The rivalry was very intense and, even yet, no one is sure of his place on the team. Normal, 7; Blaine, 6. The first game of the year was played Friday, April 1, at Blaine. Regardless of the fact that it was very early in the season, and we hadn't practiced as much as we should, the battle fell to us in a score of 7 to 6. The closeness of the score does not belie the closeness and intensity of the game. Every ounce of energy and ability had to be expended to make the outcome as it was. And then it almost emerged into a ten or eleven inning Marathon. The brunt of the battle fell upon the two batteries and they acquitted themselves admirably. Bruns, the opposing pitcher, proved himself a wonder by striking out fourteen men, and swatting the pill for a three-bagger. Evans and Wold were the only ones of our team who distinguished themselves at the bat. Larson, twirler for the victors, pitched at a heady, steady and consistent pace, allowing only nine hits. B. S. N. S., 0; Ferndale, 6. This catastrophe was witnessed Saturday, April 17, at the Elks' Park, Bellingham. Consequently, joy now reigns in Perndale, while down here we are trying to figure out how it happened. Ferndale undoubtedly played the best ball, but at that, deserved only two runs. Errors by our men and ground rules, especially the latter, led to a donation of the other four. Our batting was either very weak or Olson's pitching mighty strong, for, by all means and resources, we could accumulate only three hits. Two of these fall to the credit of Forrest Beck and the other bears the brand of Ed. Har-acich. Larson pitched a good game and deserves none of the discredit for the defeat. Rairdon kept his eyes open and plucked a nice one out in center garden. Griffin brought down the grandstand by making a flying tackle and picking the ball out of the air with one hand. Lineup. Bellingham Ferndale Evans c Mohrman Larson P Olson Mohrman lb Olson Haracich 2b Vail Swartz 3b Vail Griffin ss Kratzenberg Wold .If Bartroff Rairdon cf Vail Beck rf Fox Smith and Platz. subs Page Forty-Seven ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 48 ---------- THE MESSENGER Wtntk Strange to say, some students do not know that there is such a thing as a Normal track team. It is not altogether new, either, nor did it spring into existence full grown and matured. Some of its members have been practicing for over two months, getting up speed, wind and endurance. The Normal Grocery's sale of pies, doughnuts, cake, etc., has taken a great slump since our boys have started training and dispensed with the dainties. The efficiency has increased in the same ratio as the decrease, which prophesies that the 1915 track team will have an eternal place among the fixed stars. Every event is represented by three men, so don't be surprised if in many of the feats Normal takes first, second and third places. If you can't agree with me in this prediction wander out to our athletic field some afternoon and gaze upon Old Hercules Tidball and other athletes that would make the ancient Greeks hit for the underbrush. Kelley is captain of the present team, being chosen over Miller by a small margin. At the present writing, Gardner looks better to us than any single individual on the team Lineup. Weights—Gardner, Haracich, Tidball, Neely, Odle, Miller. Races—Distance—Gray, Kelley. Gwin, Shold, Boggan. Sprints— Neely, Wold. Breakev, Rairdon, Miller. Hurdles — Gardner, Larson, Breakey. Jumps—Gardner, Croy, Wold, Rairdon, Neely, Bixby, Beck. Normal meets Ferndale May 5; Sedro-Woolley some time near the middle of May and North Side High School some time near the latter part. Page Forty-Eight Junior Boys' Basketball Team ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 49 ---------- R I D I C U La u Page Forty-Nine ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 50 ---------- THE MESSENGER Junior—"Did you know that shoes were made from all kinds of skins?" Freshman—"How about banana skins ? '' Junior—"Oh. they make slippers of them."—Ex. "Mr. Aitken, meet Miss Red-ford," said Albert Baxter, " I ' ll leave you now and let you talk to her." V. A.—"I wish you would, Baxt e r ." Miss Lieser—"A penny for your thots." Mr. Leach—"You're much more liberal than the Messenger staff." Miss Milner (teaching 8A class) —"Orville, where did you get that gum ? ' ' Orville—"I sneaked it out of your sweater when I went up to the desk." Cleo H.—"What part do you lake in the Junior play?" Forest Beck—"Oh. a foolish part. I am an English cad." C. H.—"I've heard that you fit the part Avell." Grace—"You do not speak to him?" Gertie—"No," replied the scholarly girl, "when I passed him I gave him the geological survey. Yes, what is commonly known a^ a stony stare."—Ex. Mr. Epley (in Math-Geog.) — "What did Julius Caesar wash his face with—did he use soap?" J. Bolman—"Sand." Love thy books as thy self; A good answer turneth away zeros.—Ex. Lyt. Swartz—"Say, Dab, Avhen shall Ave get married?" Dab—"Let's make it a double wedding—I got $3.00 and you've got $2.50." There was a young man named Red, Who entered the book store and said: "Of supplies I'll take A cut of fruit cake, Just to brighten the hair of my head." Mr. Jones was asked by the doctor if he dissipated, or anythins of that sort. Mr. Jones (stammering and turning red) — ' ' I-I-sometimes chew a little gum." "What is silence?" "Silence is the college yell of the school of experbnce," Page Fifty ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 51 ---------- THE MESSENGER Mr. Bever (in U. S. History— "Yes, Napoleon was in the army yet, already—hold on, read that statement back again." Anne says Ben is her peer. Ben says Anne is his ship of state. It sems to me—an innocent bystander— that the ship has anchored at the peer. Prof. Epley (after calling the roll from A to Z, looking up with a sigh)—"Now are there any other rxcuses?" Miss Norton (in teachers' meeting)—" Some girls come into the office with middy blouses Poking like—thunder.'' Senior—"What kind of a plant is a Virginia Creeper ?'' Junior—"It isn't a plant; i t ' s a railroad.''—Ex. Miss Worden (in Civics class)— " I brought my warrant to show you. Now, has the class any questions to ask concerning this warrant ?'' Bright Pupil (who was gazing out of the window)—"Miss Wor-den, why are barns painted r e d ?" Lyt—"Is your engagement a secret?" "Wally—No; she knows i t ." L. Lederle (asking permission to go to the movies)—"May I gj down to see Mary Pickford?" Mrs Powell—"Whore does she live?" Teacher (in class in Physiology) —"Edward, where is the append i x ?" Edward—"Why, why, it's usually found in the back of a book." Dagna Peterson ( coming by Mt. Vernon on train)—"Say, girls, which one of those white houses was George Washington born in ?" (She meant it, too.) Customer—"Are you the waiter that took my order for that chop?" Waiter—"Yes, sir." Customer—"Goodness; how you have grown."—Ex. Mrs. Thatcher (in music)—"Mr Leach, what time is t h i s ?" Mr. Leach—"Almost time for the bell." "Do you keep dates?" said a Normal girl, as she entered the Normal Grocery store. Guy Noyes—"I did, but it doesn't pay. You see how I am fixed now, don't you? I am sorry, but you'll have to look elsewhere. Have you tried Shim-men?" Page Fifty-One ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 52 ---------- THE MESSENGER Mr. Bever—"Are you sure there is no fourth dimension?" Ben Tidball—"Yes. Because if there were I'd have it." "Is that ladder yours?" said Mr. Platz. "Sure," said Mr. Manley. " I t doesn't look like yours," said Mr. P. "Well, you see, that is my step ladder," said Mr. M. Mrs. Smith (in Expression)— "The ones up in front have the advantage. They are nearer to the source of wisdom." Night Watchman (when Miss Meade unlocked her door at midnight)—" 0, he! Are you the nurse or something?" Miss Meade (to the night watch)—."Yes, I am something." We didn't know for sure. Mr. Epley—"Have any of you girls got a large logger pencil that girls usually carry." Mr. Greene walks up and hands him one of the logger pencils. She—"They say she is engaged to Big Ben, the alarm clock." He—"I thought she didn't like anything noisy." ' She—"Oh! she probably likes his ring." Miss Dishman—"Dolly, have you your new Easter hat yet?" Miss Nero—"Foolish question. Why, of course. Mother bought mine two years ago." Paul Thompson—"Now I'm going to tell you something, Grace. Do you know that last night at your party your sister promised to marry me? I hope you will forgive me for taking her away." Grace Sherman—"Forgive you, Paul. Of course I will. Why, that's what the party was for." M. M.—"Miss Brown don't like the way I make I's (eyes.)" E. M.—"What is the correct way?" M. M.—"Begin at the top and go down." Lew Greene—"What do you think of that post out on the campus?" D. H— "Oh, that beautifies the campus greatly." L. G.—"I suppose they'll be hanging lights in every tree on Sehome hill next." If a Senior is foolish, is a Soph-more? Page Fifty-Two ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 53 ---------- THE MESSENGER When Spring' C omes Mr. Epley—"If the date line ran thru a town it would interfere. If one side of the street were Saturday and the other side Sunday, and there were saloons, one could walk across into Saturday and evade the Sunday law." He—"Have you re (a) d Freckles?" She—"Oh, no! That's my veil." —Ex. Philosophy of Man at B. S. N. S. If he talks in class meeting he's an office-seeker; if he keeps still he's not interested in student affairs. If he gets "A" in Browning he's abnormal; if he gets " D " he's a numskull. If he turns out for athletics he's alt brawn and less brain; if he takes no interest in athletics he's a grind. If he turns in lots of "Messenger" material he's trying to get all the ink; if he doesn't hand in any at all he's not a supporter. If he spends his hard earned money without thot he's a spendthrift ; if he chokes the eagle he's a tightwad. If he doesn't take the part of an escort he's a piker; if he takes any girl at all he must either take several or show partiality. If he takes the same girl out twice he's married; if he fifty-fifties with them all he's fickle. If you dance you're not following the standards of the school; if you don't you're a "stick." If you escort the chaperon you 're trying to get a '' stand-in;'' if you don't escort her you're not acting the part of a modern gentleman. If you leave your books in the cloak room and they are stolen you're negligent; if you buy a locker you're foolish. Now what are the poor men of the Normal to do? Miss Sperry—"I am not so familiar with 'Everywoman' as I am with 'Everyman.' " Helen—"What are the five senses?" Bill—"A nickle." Heard in Agriculture Class: Miss Martin—"Mr. Epley, what do mosquitos live on?" Mr. Epley—"Oh, Gladys Martin, Rosie Martin and all the rest of the Martins." Page Fifty-Three ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 54 ---------- WE MESSENGEti Mr. Epley—"What's the meaning of eccentricity?" Leach—"Off center." Mr. Epley—"What is an eccentric person?" Leach—"Off a l i t t l e ." Mr. Epley—'' Correct.'' A pin in time saves embarrassment. She—"Let's sit out the next one." He—Why, I ihot you were fond of dancing." She—"I am." Ode To a Philosophy Book. (Motto for Book) If there should ever be a flood, Back to this book I'd fly; For if the whole world be submerged, This book would still be dry. Mr. Griffin (walking down town)—"Let's go into this cafe and get something to eat.'' Mr. Neely—"Thanks, Art, but I don't care for anything to eat right now." Mr. Griffin—"Well, but you might be able to get a new hat for your old one." Old Maid Normal Student (on her way to apply for a country school)—"There's another one of those horrid men trying to flirt with me." A Digest of Normal Idioms. "A"—Registrar's regard for night invasion and day theft. Bluffer—A stupid person who doesn't get found out. Bonehead—A stupid person who does get found out. Chump—Anyone who would go to Observation five times a week. Cram—To study on high gear. Date—Fruit resulting from the graft of a lemon to a peach. Etiquette—A difficult symphony in B natural. Exams—Imperative of the verb to cram. Faculty—One of the hardships of student life. Idiot (Eng. idea and out)—One who is just out of ideas. Knock—Commonly to gain entrance; at Normal, a sure means of exit. Money—Meaning unknown. Rah! Rah! Rah!—A civilized war whoop. Usher—One who takes the leading part at the Lecture Course. Genevieve Mc.-^"Is a fellow who calls on a girl during a thunder shower a rainbow?" Page Fifty-Four ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 55 ---------- THE MESSENGER Some belles have appealing beauty Of the kind that knows no flaw. But the belle that's worth the ringing Peels potatoes for her ma. —Beck. Joke Editor—"Why don't you laugh at these jokes?" Euth Conner—"I was brought up to respect old age." Notice—All contributions to joke department should be on tissue paper—so one could see thru them.—(A. B.) E. A. (to Miescke)—"Have you any jokes?" Miescke—"I'm a joke." E. A.—"You can see that plain enough." Miescke—"Why don't vou take i t ? " Molly—"I consider, Bill, that sheep are the stupidest creatures living." Bill—"Yes, my lamb." Have you ever heard Bill Evans, E. Shimmin or Ed. Htira-cich sing? Come 1o Music at 9 :05. You don't know what you are missing! How many passengers can be carried in a football coach ? Ask Sam. Austin B. (to Miss Edens)—"Do the things that are put into The Messenger, have to happen in school?" Miss Edens—"Why?" Austin—"Well, I know a lot of good jokes on my dad, but they all happen at home." June Matheny (to Emma Lou)— " I can tell everything you know by looking into your eyes." Lou—'' Horrors! I hope the Faculty can't do t h a t !" Lives of Seniors all remind us, We can make our lives sublime, And by asking foolish questions Take up recitation time. —Ex. Logic—"I spect," said Little Tommy, after a study hour in his nature class, " t h a t flowers shoot up because they have pistils inside of them."—E£ Page Fifty-Five ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 56 ---------- THE MESSENGER P. Rockey—"Doesn't it give you a terrible feeling when you run over a man?" Douglas—"Well, if he's a large man it does give you a pretty good jolt." Mrs. Thatcher (Music Il.b)— "My tongue is pretty well trained. I can do almost anything I want with it." Wallace Sutherland (relating his History)—"I was left an orphan and didn 't know what to do with it." Mrs. Thatcher (to Mus. I. Class) "Class, this is double time! Beat i t !" E. Shimmen—"It broadens a person to go to school." Al. Baxter—"Then a fellow like Ben shouldn't have to go to school.'' Page Fifty-Six Mr. Greene—"Wise men hesitate; fools are certain." Stew—"Are you certain?" Mr. G.—"I am certain." Miss Conner (in Thespian meeting)—" Whom shall we have for usher—ladies or gentlemen?" Forrest Beck—"That depends on who comes in at the door." Mr. Montgomery—"How can I keep my toes from going to sleep?" Mr. Baughman—"You should not let them turn in." Cleo Hess—"And would you really put yourself out for me?" Ira M — "Indeed, I would." Cleo H—"Then do it. It's ten o'clock and I'm awfully sleepy." Irate Diner—"Hey, waiter, there's not a drop of real coffee in this mixture." Fresh Waiter — ' ' Some little bird told you, I suppose?" Irate Diner—"Yes, a swallow." ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 57 ---------- THE MESSENGER lt;UJr gt;W £$» . / Grace M.—"Well, Ruth, what are you intending to make of yourself?" Ruth M.—"I think I shall go to the University, specialize in Primary work, then come back here and start a little kindergarten all my own." Forrest Beck—'' Give me an excuse please." Miss Hays—"Cause of absence?" p. B.—"Illman." Helen Foster—"Miss Skally, how did you get your musical abili t y ?" Miss Skally—"Ha, Ha, you see I was born in a flat." ^JUA o-... tyff gt;f\' Jolly Jokes Jerked by Joking Juniors. The world is old, yet likes to laugh, New jokes are hard to find. A whole new editorial staff Can't tickle every mind; So if you meet some ancient joke, Decked out in modern guise, Don't frown and call the thing a fake, Just laugh,—don't be too wise. —Ex. JUNIOR YELLS. Lots of pep! Lots of steam! Junior! Junior! Sixteen! Ki Ki Ki, Yi Ka, Fipity Bim! Come out of the woods! Sandpaper your chin! We're wild! We're woolly, We're rough like a saw! Junior! Junior! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rickety, Rackety, Russ! We never make much fuss! But, nevertheless, We'd like to suggest, There's nothing the matter with us! Juniors! Holler up a tin can! Shiny up a tree! Junior! Junior! Yes, Siree! Page Fifty-Seven ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 58 ---------- THE MESSENGER IHHiBIiPiP PlXfl Ik IP • .-vk gt; IIJP 1 w - -a,iK««Sil«KS|SJ llpf ; - 1 ? p? 1 t" ! ' f *«*!' . u'Xfi-g^t (•11111 Sifci I'm--" j 'y s •- .f¥ » lt;5g^- --.- --^ Jplil u- ^ S , ^ * a S | Juniors, '16. W I N N E R S Kline Cup CHucKanut MaratKon Cup Etc. Etc. Etc. Page Fifty-Eight ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 59 ---------- THE MESSENGER O endeth the Juniors' Issue of the Nineteen-Fifteen Messenger. As a parting greeting we wish to extend our heartiest appreciation to all who have made our undertakings a success; to Dr. G. W. Nash, our President, who has guided us thru a most successful School Year; to Mrs. Reuben-Wells Smith, who has so ably instructed us in our Dramatic efforts; and to Miss Olive Edens and Mr. F. W. Epley, our Class teachers, whose advice and willing cooperation has been an inspiration to our activities. » Page Fifty-Nine ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 60 ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellingham, Wash. After Reading the Other Ads COME AND SEE HOW OUR VALUES COMPARE DRESS GOODS, SILKS, UNDERWEAR, HOSHJRY, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS 7WHCKLIN 1325-1331 COMMERCIAL STREET May Manton Patterns ..»..«.!«.!»..». »..«.l»ll«..»..«.,«•,«•,»..»..«.•».•».•«..«..»..»..«..»..«.•»••»• •»••——..»..«-— Page 60 It Costs Nothing to Mention "Messenger" ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 61 ---------- I WILSON'S | BUSINESS I COLLEGE, INC. Bellingham, Wash. A quarter of a century under one management certainly means a reliable as we'll as a successful school. Our well-lighted and ventilated rooms, elaborate office equipment of Cash Register, Adding Machine, Latest Improved Typewriters and Multi-graph, together with Progressive Business, Accounting and Gregg Shorthand, make this an up-to-date School in every respect. Our students get the Best Business Training. Our graduates, who are found everywhere in the Best Business Offices, are our strongest advertisement. A Diploma from this School is evidence of Thoroughness and Practical Ability to fill the very best positions. Open all the year round. Enroll any time. Home Study Courses. Day and Night School. AUG. WILSON, President. PORTIA I. WILSON, Sec. Full information on request. THE LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOL OP THE NORTHWEST. DORMITORY FOR GIRLS A place where the best room and board, including the use oi* laundry, can be had at the following rates: Double rooms, per week, $4.25 Single rooms, per week, $5.00 i i I EVERYTHING FURNISHED i I ~~ MRS. TARTE, Matron 626 HIGH STREET Three minutes' walk from Normal. * tmiltM gt;ll»H«ll«M»ll«Mtl.«M»M»M»n»"|ll»H»ltll»"«"».• gt;•.»••»••«••»••»••—•••••——"•»»«• Boost for Your Magazine by Patronizing Advertisers Page 61 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 62 ---------- $1.50 Pet Dozen. I IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL I VIGNETTED PANEL PHOTOS, MADE ESPE- } CIALLY FOR APPLICATION LETTERS I De Liuxe Studio | 209 y2 West Holly Phone 123 BON TON MILLINERY and COATS 128 West Holly Street | NEW WHITE COATS AND HATS FOR GRADUATION. I POPULAR PRICES AND COURTEOUS ATTENTION. Ten Per cent Discount to Normal Students F»URE WHOLESOME CANDY \ THE CAVE / 1288 ELK STREET BELLINGHAM Northwest Hardware Company Shelf and Heavy Hardware Sporting Goods and Cutlery 213-215 West Holly Street. Bellingham, Wash. Page 62 Boost for Your Magazine by Patronizing Advertisers ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 63 ---------- !•.»..»..»..»..»..»•. gt;..«••«••»••»—"»" gt;"• Distinctive Styles and Immense Stocks to Choose From — * — WHERE GOOD GARMENTS COST NO MORE Use Owl Drugs The Rexall Store A W T PHARMACY V ^ TT J - * Cottier Dock and Holly Streets Phone 556-723. Free Delivery. B. 3t E. WOMEN'S UP-STAIRS STORE Sample Suits, Coats, Waists and Shoes Quackenbush Bldg., Dock and Holly , . « . , » , , » , i t , ,»••!..»,,«,,«.i»,,»,,«.,«,i»..t,,«,!»,!».,«..«.,»..«..»..« • •»•.«•.»• It Pays You to Mention "Messenger" Page 63 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 64 ---------- IF YOU MOTOR, SAIL, CAMP, FISH OR PICNIC LET US PUT UP YOUR LUNCH * ^Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. HOLLY STREET WTtxy not COOK WITH GAS tliias {Spring ? Hotel Leopold 200 Rooms, European, 100 Baths, $1.00 and Up DININGROOM SERVICE THE BEST AND MOST REASONABLE IN THE CITY Our 40c Luncheons and 50c Five-Course Dinners are all that you can wish for. Give Yourself a Treat Now and Then Page 64 It Costs Nothing to Mention "Messenger" ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 65 ---------- • » • • « • • « • • « • — • • R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOffiAS SIMPSON LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES FOR SALE Bellingham Washington • THE - BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BELLINGHAM - WASHINGTON CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $475,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, 4 PER CENT INTEREST PAID SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS • BOXES TO RENT OFFICERS VICTOR A. ROEDER. PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCCUSH. VICE PRESIDENT F. F. HANDSCHY. CASHIER H. P. JUKES E. P. SANFORD E. D. BATES ASSISTANT CASHIERS DIRECTORS WM. G. BROWN WM. MCCUSH F. F. HANDSCHY E. L. GAUDETTE CHAS. F. NOLTE GEORGE NOLTE V. A. ROEDER ,.»••»..»••«..«..»..»..t..«"t..»l'»"»" Plates Made by y$* lt;z MARITIME BLDO. SEtfTL^WASlL Plates That Please Boost for Your Magazine by Patrozing Advertisers Page 65 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 66 ---------- •••••••#••••••••••••••••••••••••"••••••••• ••••••••••••••••I Pacific Steam Laundry ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a strictly hand work department. Our bleaching which is harmless to your linen is made by electricity - - - - - - WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE .«M«..»..»..»..»M«««..«..«..««»»»"»..«.. gt;. gt;»"»M»..»..«««« lt;~«~».^ SAVE SOME MONEY BUY YOUR SUMMER SHOES AND OXFORDS AT *- The Family Shoe Store Cor. Holly and Commercial Sts. ROOM AND BOARD FOR NORMAL STUDENTS 619 High Street Phone 268— Phone 268 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS BELLINGHAM OFFICE LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. Page 66 It Pays You to Mention "Messenger,' ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 67 ---------- Phone 1634 204-5 Alaska Building, Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9 to 12 m., 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment. BELUNGHAM - - WASHINGTON Office Phone 975 Res. Phone 907 DR, T. M. BARLOW Dentist Rooms 335-36-37, First National Bank Building Bellingham, "Washington DR. C. A. HUGHES OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 209-10 Exchange Building Graduate Los Angeles College of Osteopathy Phone 107-2217 Office Phone 358 Res. Phone 666 DR. V. B. SHAW Dentist Rooms 340-1-2 First National Bank Building Bellingham, Washington A. Hi. Montgomery SELL ALL I" 11 I" I KINDS OF I U L L Phone 1555. One Box Stationery Free With every FIFTY CENT purchase during month of May. Offer open only to students and good only between hours of four and six daily. E. T. Mathes Book Company 110 West Holly Street, Near Dock Street It Costs Nothing to Mention "Messenger." Page 67 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 68 ---------- STUDENT, STOP AND THINK HALF PRICE PORTRAIT SALE For a short time only we will give Normal Students a Special Price on Application Photos at 85c per dozen. A Fine Chance to Secure Nice Pictures at a Small Price THE GROSART STUDIO 1211 DOCK STREET High Class Vaudeville and Pictures GRAND XH EAT R El MAKE SWEET GROCERY COMPANY YOUR TRADING PLACE THIS YEAR We carry Home-Made Cooking, Fresh Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. SWEET GROCERY COMPANY Phones 417-418 1021 Elk Street Bellingham's Musical Headquarters Sheet Music, Phonographs, Pianos Alaska Building - - 210 East Holly St. P a g e 68 Boost for Your Magazine by Patronizing Advertisers. ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 69 ---------- I New Method Cascade Laundry » » i i i i i i lt; i i « i ' PHONE 1647 300 Lottie St. Bellingham, Wash. •0M#«**M«»O»aM«*««*tC*t«**«t*«M«MaM«f***«M««»Ott«M«MtM»*t««tM«« •#••••••••• lt; ; See the 5AN FRANCISCO FAIR Go with a Dunn Trunk, Suit Case or Hand Bag—you'll be SURE or good baggage. All moderately priced— Trunks are made in Bellingham and guaranteed by DUNN TRUNK CO. 1317 Dock ..—.»..»..».•»•• gt;••»•.».—••»••«••»••« MOUSO'S : Eastside Grocery THE BEST GROCERIES AT THE LEAST PRICE t Prompt deliveries on all phone orders. PHONE 3550 If It's New We Have It WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF THE LATEST STYLES IN FOOTWEAR FOR MEN AND WOMEN We make a specialty of Tennis and Outing Shoes DISCOUNT TO STUDENTS FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE It Bays You to Mention "Messenger" Page 69 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 70 ---------- MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET * * Immense Stock Prompt Service Satisfaction Guaranteed • lt;4 gt; * « 4 gt; M lt; « « 4 lt; 4 c « 4 lt; « 4 gt; * 4 gt; » lt; * « i t ••»#..»••»*•« We have the largest and most up-to-date printing establishment in the Northwest. DROP IN AND LET US SHOW YOU THRU OUR PLANT # * # UNION PRINTING, BINDING and STATIONERY CO. PUGET SOUND NAVIGATION CO. Double Daily Steamer Service to Anacortes and Seattle 10:00 A. M. 9:00 P. M. DAILY STEAMER TO PORT TOWNSEND C. V. LA FARGE, Agent CITIZENS' DOCK Phone 992 |nlii«n»"tHt"«ii»"t ••"•"•"• gin t- »--t--t-t--t--t-ft"T"*"t"T-f-T"T"T"*"T"—T-—«• — — •»••—— •..«..«••«••«..» Page 70 It Costs Nothing to Mention "Messenger." ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 71 ---------- • ^ . . « . . « . • « . . « .. Kan BROKE YOUR GLA8SES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult us at once. Our iron-bound guarantee is as good a| a government bond that we can give you relief. PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The eyes must be examined by an Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Eye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses alone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if they do need glasses. We Can Fit the Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. NAZI R Gl Bellingham National Bank Building Boost for Your Magazine by Patronizing Advertisers Page 71 ---------- Messenger - 1915 May - Page 72 ---------- fake care of your eyes and your eyes will take care of you. Better be safe than be sorry. At the first sign of eyetrouble cor-sult Woll, Exclusive Optometrist and Optician, 205 W. Holly St, F U U F F Y - F L U F P THE DRY SHAMPOO, MAKES THE HAIR SOFT AND FLUFFY PRICE 50 CENTS PER BOX For Sale by E N O B E R O P H A R M A CY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • " • • • • " • DO YOURSELF JUSTICE with the Schoolboards, by sending nothing but a First-Class, Well-Finished Photograph with your application. Cheap, poor work gives wrong impressions of the sender. * Follow the crowd, where nothing but the BEST is to be had, to the BROWN STUDIO CORNER ELK AND HOLLY »n» lt;n» i«n»i ii »ii». gt;inii gt;i.«ii«inii»mmii«ii»ii»mii«ii»i»ii»ii»ii—i»ii»i»i gt;ii»i gt;i' lt;ir».»i»i»ig gt;1»i.»ii»ln.»i i . i •'i»n—»'ii'Hi « Page 72 It Pays Y6tt td Maatiofi "Me^sefiger"PPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:33129
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 May
Date: 1915-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191505
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915 Volume 05 - Page 091 1915-05-12 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 P.M. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, Principal and the Secretary. The minutes of
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915 Volume 05 - Page 091 1915-05-12 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal Sch
Show more1915-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915 Volume 05 - Page 091 1915-05-12 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 P.M. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, Principal and the Secretary. The minutes of April 21st were read, corrected and approved ? ere also the minutes of April 29th. REGISTRAR'S SALARY AND ELECTION: The matter of fixing the salary and electing a Registrar for the ensuing school year was taken up and on motion the salary was fixed at $150.00 and J. M. Edson was re-elected to that position. OFFICE ASSISTANTS: On motion the compensation of office assistants to the President and Registrar, commencing Sept. 1, 1915, was fixed and ?intments to such positions approved as follows: ?el L. Van Horn, Office Secretary - (Per month) 65.00. ?. Ethel E. Thompson (half time) Secy. to Pres. - 40.00. ?ta L. Owen, Recording Assistant - 50.00. ?a B. Cauby, Assistant to Registrar - 65.00. OTHER EMPLOYEES: On motion the compensation of other employees, commencing ?t. 1, 1915, was fixed and appointments to positions made as follows: ?s. Ida E. Powell, Matron of Edens Hall - (Per month) 70.00. ?n Lemach, Engineer - 95.00. ? W. Sperry, Assistant Engineer - 75.00. ?hn Rindal, Carpenter (Man. Tr.) - 75.00. ? Grady. Janitor - 75.00. ? Hendershott, Gardener - 65.00. ?as. Cunningham, Night-watchman - 60.00. The matron to be paid from Edens Hall receipts. LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO MR. PATCHIN: On motion the request of Mr. W. H. Patchin, Principal of the High School department for a leave of absence of one year commencing Sept. 1, 1915 was granted. MR. KUYKENDALL ELECTED: The name of Mr. Alfred Kuykendall, was presented by the Principal with the recommendation that he be elected principal of the High School department at a salary of $1620.00 for the year. On motion the recommendation was adopted. ?NDERS FROM ARCHITECTS: In response to invitation to architects, proposals were received for rendering such services as may be required in repairing buildings, as follows: Mr. ?. F. Doan for preparing plans, specifications, details and contracts, with or without superintendence, named a fee of 5% of total cost. Mr. M. H. Gerlach, asked for such services, a fee of 7 1/? per cent on work less in value that $3000. and 5% on work exceeding $3000 in value. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915 Volume 05 - Page 092 1915-05-12 Mr. F. Stanley Piper, asked for such services a fee of 2% of the cost of work. Mr Piper's proposal being the lowest, was accepted for s? work as the Board may desire to have done. LOCKER AWARD: A sample of the "Federal" locker having been supplied by the Kohler Supply Co. of Seattle, the same was examined in comparison with others. It appeared that there had been a slight misunderstanding as to the specifications of the locker on which the price of $2.60 had been quoted. The matter was adjusted by ch?ing the order given the Kohler Supply Co. to call for 300 Back-to-back Lockers at $2.60 each, and 400 Single Lockers at $2.75. MR. KNAPP. HONORARY MEMBER: The matter of electing Mr. J. M. Knapp an honorary member of the faculty, as proposed Jan. 13, was taken up and Mr. Knapp was so elected. HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL: It was ordered that advertising be placed in the North Side High School Annual for 1915 to cost $7.00; and one in the South Side High School Annual to cost $6.00. FLOOR DRESSING: The Principal recommended the purchase of three barrels of floor dressing at $.65 per gal, which was approved by the Board. IMPROVEMENT OF ATHLETIC FIELD: The suggestion of the Principal that the school's athletic field be put in condition for use by grading and tiling as necessary, was approved: MR. VAN PELT, VOICE TEACHER: The Principal presented the proposal of Mr. J. A. Van Pelt to teach voice culture under auspices of the school, receiving fees as his compensation. The proposal was approved for the summer session. PROF. BEACH FOR COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: The Principal reported an arrangement with Prof. W. G. Beach, of the State University, for delivering the Commencement address, which was approved. REPAIRS TO BE COMMENCED: The Principal was authorized to proceed with, procuring plans, specifications, etc. from the architect, and securing bids for the various repairs and improvements, contemplated by the recent legislative appropriation. LITERARY PRIZES: The Board approved to awarding of prizes in the literary contests in accordance with the custom heretofore followed, $45. being appropriated for the purpose. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS: The Secretary was directed to notify persons appointed to the various positions, of their appointments. BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED: Bills were audited and allowed as follows: WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915 Volume 05 - Page 093 1915-05-12 LOCAL VOUCHERS York Addition Market - 163.16. Sweet Grocery - 194.74. Ford Creamery Co. - 111.80. Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 6.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - 16.60. Standard Market - 18.73. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 120.60. Mike Ponti - 4.00. Lowman and Hanford - 9.37. Sweet Grocery Co. - 19.10. Mabel Z. Wilson - 21.80. Red Cross Pharmacy - 27.75. Mutual Paper Co. - 25.50. City of Bellingham - 7.25. Christopher and Blythe - 3.90. The Jenkins Boys Co. - 4.00. College of Ed. State U. of Iowa - .75. REVOLVING FUND: Northern Pacific R.R. - 50.00. Austin Bond - 5.00. Ethel Alsop - 10.00. Inga Larson - 10.00. Gerald Sonners - 10.00. Berneice Welch - 5.00. June Matheny - 5.00. Ruth Conner - 5.00. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 7.25. Postmaster, Bellingham - 20.00. Vernnie Smith - 7.50. Postmaster, Bellingham - 150.60. Postal Tel. Co. - 1.28. Principal Sehome School - 5.95. Whatcom Mills Co. - 1.60. Pickering Hardware Co. - 10.00. Griggs Staty. Co. - 1.10. H. Standish - .60. Normal Messenger - 5.00. Normal Messenger - 5.00. Aida Uddenberg - 4.00. The John Church Co. - 3.63. N. H. Hardware Co. - 3.60. Cafeteria Assn. - 3.38. Cafeteria Assn. - 1.54. Mrs. D. Hintz - 2.50. Seth A. Atwood - .65. Engberg's Pharmacy - 3.90. Morse Hardware Co. - 1.50. Union Printing Co. - 2.20. Senior Class 1914 - 12.50. Chas. Stanbra - .75. Union Print. Co. - 4.95. J. M. Edson - 9.15. Chas. Bennerstrom - 1.25. Pacific Steam Laundry - 9.45. Glen Barlow - 2.00. A. G. Spaulding - 4.29. Clark Electric Co. - .40. Normal Book Store - 7.25. Geo. E. Ludwig - .50. E. T. Mathes Book Co. - 4.95. Sam Sunel - 3.00. Pacific Telephone Co. - 15.95. STATE FUNDS: Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 39.80. City of Bellingham - 20.80. Morse Hardware Co. - 15.16. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1915 Volume 05 - Page 094 1915-05-12 State Funds Cont. Barnhart Bros. and Spindler - 125.00. Owl Pharmacy - 16.00. West Disinfecting Co. - 38.50. Mrs. George M. Coffin - 27.50. Bellingham Truck Co. - 19.50. Ehrlick-Harrison Co. - 181.70. Standard Oil Co. - 259.61. Northwest Hardware Co. - 26.70. The Board then adjourned. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11604
Title: Messenger - 1915 April
Date: 1915-04-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1915_0401
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915_0401 ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Cover ---------- Tbe Messenger April, 1916 ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS GQ I Ten per Cent. Discount to Normal Studants WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION TO OUR COMPREHENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF BEAUTIFUL NEW WHITE FABRICS.
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Show more1915_0401 ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Cover ---------- Tbe Messenger April, 1916 ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS GQ I Ten per Cent. Discount to Normal Studants WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION TO OUR COMPREHENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF BEAUTIFUL NEW WHITE FABRICS. Samples Gladly Furnished Upon Request * Kemphaus Co. Enlarge THE BEST KODAK PICTURE YOU HAVE WE WILL TELL YOU WHICH ONE TO SELECT, AND DO THE ENLARGING AT A MODERATE PRICE. ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Alaska Bid*. Ilk and Holly f treeto Whn P»troalalnf AdrwtlMra M*nti*n M w wm ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [ii] ---------- WHISPERINGS OF SPRING DURING THE PAST MONTHS WE HAVE BEEN PREPARING FOR THE DAYS YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NOW. THROUGH-OUT THE ENTIRE STORE SPRING AND SUMMER MERCHANDISE IS IN EVIDENCE. STYLISH NEW MILLINERY—CHIC NEW SUITS BEAUTIFUL NEW SILKS AND DRESS MATERIALS, DAINTY NEW WASH MATERIALS, SOFT WHITE FABRICS FOR GRADUATION DRESSES, GLOVES, NECKWEAR, AND EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED IN DRY GOODS IS DISCOUNTED TEN PER CENT TO ALL NORMAL STUDENTS. ( MONTAGUE McHUGH Ten per cent Discount to Normal Students. Bellingham, Washington NEW CLOTHES FOR SPRING 1915, MADE BY HART SCHAFFNER MARX NOW IN STOCK, PRICED $18.00 TO $35.00. CLOTHCRAFT ALL WOOL CLOTHES $12 TO $18.00. Satisfaction Always * * GAGE=DGDSON CO. BELLINGHAM When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [iii] ---------- BATTERSBY BROS. —Always Reliable— ENJOY YOUR TENNIS GAMES AND GYM WORK * WEAR OUR TENNIS AND GYM SHOES STOP WORRYING ABOUT THOSE GRADUATION FLOWERS. TELL YOUR TROUBLES TO US HORST'S FLORAL SHOP Free Auto Delivery 1256 Elk Street Phone 386 Mary Puller, the Universal Star, says: "Fesco Chocolates are Wonderful. There are so many original combinations. Each piece is a masterpiece." Fesco Chocolates will win ycur favor, too, because each piece is a novelty—each Chocolate is a masterpiece. In beautiful lavender and gold gift boxes. ONE DOLLAR THE POUND; FIFTY CENTS HALF POUNDS COLONS lt; CO. ORIGINAL CUT-RATE DRUGGIST GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [iv] ---------- •II • We Make it Good | • Our Friends Make it Famous j • "*- j • Ford's ! • Ice Cream ! 5 . . and I • Butter j • PHONE 43 1314 R. R. AVE. ! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ! Larson's Livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL EXPRESS AND DRAYING Phone 70 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. : HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. When Patronizing 'Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [v] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME: STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students G. G. BARKER lt; SON 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. THE BEST IN FLOWERS, SEEDS AND BULBS Don't forget Us for Commencement Flowers, in June. T H E LEADER BUY YOUR NEW SUITS AND HATS AT THE LEADER, AND GET 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT. * * * Headquarters for Reliable Readg-to-Wear Goods, Millinery and Dry Goods. THE LEADER When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger' ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [vi] ---------- l\ FREE AUTO DELIVERY TELEPHONE 733 Parisian Dye Works Consolidated With The City Dye Works 1238 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. NORflAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1224 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington You'll keep right up with style when you wear Pelegren Martin Clothes— And you'll keep right up with highest quality, too, And for less money. It's a certainty that some one has to pay the high rents on the ground floor. Take the Elevator and Save $10.00 Pelegfen Martin UP-STAIRS CLOTHIERS Second Floor Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [vii] ---------- HUNGRY ? VISIT THIRSTY ? The Delicious Shop 209 East Holly Street FOR DELICIOUS HOME BAKED GOODS, AND DELICATESSEN. Cafeteria Lunch, Tea Room and Fountain Drinks WHY Does everybody buy at Kersey's Flower Shop? We have the best and freshest flowers; fresh from our own greenhouse, at the lowest prices in the city. Try us once and you'll come again. They all do. ICE CREAM ORDERS FILLED AT ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT *x X Van Wyck Dairy Phone 87 1240 Elk Street I-EHB OSSED STATIONERY, CARDS, THEY COST LESS AT ETC. ^^^^••j^^^^WiCr\'^^tjXji .rMPilii I-I SUN DRUG CD., p I-E C 10 p lt; mmm^^^s^k^^^n^1^^ i iidents .OR.EIJCAH HOIJX. w gt;LS^f^NGTo^ jr cent. Discount to Normal Sti When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [viii] ---------- Davcnport-Engbcfg SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA With THEO. CARL JOHNSON, Soloist, The Golden-Voiced Tenor; In Compliance with Public Request, and MR. HERBERT GRAF, Harpist, Second Concert, Fifth Season Metropolitan Theatre FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1915 Keep the date in mind as you cannot afford to miss it. SELL ALL r 11 T I KINDS OF T U L L Phone 1555. Real Tailor-Made Suits FOR YOUNG AND OLD MEN, $18.00 AND UP Bocknak Johnson Quackenbush Block Dock and Holly When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [ix] ---------- THE JOY OF ^_XIFE^^ IS CONTRIBUTED TO IN A LARGE PART BY WHAT YOU EAT. WITH THIS IDEA IN MIND WE HAVE JUST TIED UP TO THE CLASSIEST LINE OF BISCUITS AND CRACKERS EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. THEY ARE FRESH, CRISP AND DELICIOUS, AND THEY HAVE A DISTINCTIVE FLAVOR THAT APPEALS TO THE EPICUREAN TASTE. THEIR NAME IS TRUE BLUE AND THEY ARE GOOD FOR YOU. Get Them at * * THE NORMAL GROCERY U. S. POST OFFICE STATION, NO. 8 Alexander Noyes, Props. 700 Cedar Street, Phone 1041 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [x] ---------- B. S. N. S. GLASS PINS 1 9 1 S H. L. S. PINS TO ORDER NOKMAL SCHOOL SOUVENIR SPOONS )X| MULLER ASPLUND JEWELERS Next to First National Bank Clothing, Hats, Furnishing Goods For Men, Young Men and Boys 412 HIGH STREET Furnished Housekeeping Rooms for Normal Girls. Gas or Fuel for Cooking. MRS. M. G. ROYAL, Phone 2712 Matron F/C/V/C PARTIES, Handled at Reasonable Rates, by FRANK WILSON AUTO TRUCK GO. "We can accommodate any size crowd up to 100 or more, on our three large auto hay racks. Office 487 PHONES: Res. 1601 718 BOULEVARD When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xi] ---------- Picnics and Excursions See Geo. A. Jenkins for your Picnics and Excursions on Lake Whatcom. We are Prepared to give you the best service and the lowest prices. We have the Finest Picnic Grounds on the Lake. _ * GEO. A. JENKINS, 414 High Street. PHONE 2712 ROYAL 16E CREAM STANDS FOR QUALITY Manufactured by ROYAL DAIRY CO. WHEN YOU WANT Magazines, Stationery, Toilet Articles or Drugs DON'T FORGET THE Elk Street Pharmacy Corner Elk and Maple Phone 884 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xii] ---------- EDISON THEATRE TRAVEL WITH Runaway June THE INTERESTING, PERILOUS ROAD OF Love - Mystery - Adventure ATTACK WITH HER THE WORLD-OLD Question Of Money BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE In the Great Photo-Play Serial Runaway June By GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER EVERY Friday and Saturday When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xiii] ---------- A Cool Rendezvous FOR ALL WHO Appreciate the Best duality Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sodas, Ices, Sundaes, Etc. Please the Palate any Place, but are especially pleasing In a Cool and Sanitary Refreshment Place When Patronising Advertisers Mention Meuenfer ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [1] ---------- T H E MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B.Irish Co.fl^8SaSjfe gt;i3" Railroad Avenue THK STAFF Editor-in-Chief—FRANCEo GREEN Assistant Editor—BEN TIDBALL Business Manager—C. O. BAUGHMAN Literary - - - IRA MILLER Calendar - - - RUTH CONNER ) - - EVERETT SHIMMIN j - - RUTH CARTWRIGHT Jokes . . . . IONE OWEN Exchange - - INES HERRE Boys' Athletics - J. HARVEY LEACH Girls' Athletics - - HELEN BYLES Classes— Senior - - MARY CAMPBELL TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December ai, 190a, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-claw matter, under act of CongreM of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. April, 1915 No. 7 Great indeed was Ab, or whoever it was that invented fire. But an infinitely greater quality of genius was shown by the Editor of The Messenger, or whoever it was that first commanded the Understudy to do her work, whilst she roamed the woods on a perfect day and enjoyed life! •' 4» AH of which leads one to mention that Spring is here, with all those peculiar emotions of the young and old that "Spring Fever" is unjustly used to designate. As a sure cure for these ailments, the tennis court, track and baseball diamond head the list. Don't overlook this treatment. It's not only good for your health, but the School needs your help. Turn out! Don't be a mere "supporter"—a fir post can do that. Get into the game and workl Junior - - - MAUDE MANLEY Freshmen - - - CARL PLATZ High School • FRANK HERRMANN Organizations— Philomathean - KENTON HOUGAN Thespians - - MABEL CLEARY Allcisiah - - MERRY DAY H. L. S. Y. W. C. A. - - MARIE THOMESEN Choral Club - MATTIE WOOD Social Democratic - VIDA RBID ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER That athletic field's unwholesome condition is again staring us in the face. An adequate place for playing football and base* ball and for holding track meets is one of the first needs of our school. It will be the cause of interesting more young men in the teaching profession than Latin or English. If we can't get the State of Washington to do it for us,' why not do it ourselves— at least start the ball rolling. Suppose ten per cent, of the net proceeds of every school entertainment should be turned over to the Students' Association for such a purpose. We read with no little pleasure of the dramatic productions ihat the Thespian Club and Senior Class are working on. They all belong to modern, dramatic literature, and treat live questions of the day. Only such plays are worthy of a modern school's attention. We're getting over the idea that literature must be musty with age and inapplicable to modern thought. Life as it is to-day is coming to be the most interesting subject that we can find to study. Another noteworthy feature of this work is the action of the Dramatic Club in question, in reducing the admission price to their entertainment. The students of our school are kept under a continual financial strain on account of the many activities. A smaller admission price to every Normal entertainment is in demand. Why not eliminate the element of profit in our public institution's activities by establishing a low price, say of fifteen cents, as a maximum admission charge at all times? # • Our paper concludes with this issue so far as the present Staff is concerned. The next and last issue is to be under the supervision of the Junior Class. They are already hard at work, and judging from their efforts we feel safe in looking forward to a publication of interest. The enthusiasm shown leads one to speculate as to the advisability of following a similar plan for each copy of The Messenger. . Let each of the eight is^ sues of our paper be turned over to different school organizations; these organizations to be divided into eight groups, according to their interest. Four issues could be cared for by the respective classes; The Students' Association, representing athletics, might undertake the fifth; then the Dramatic, the Literary and the Religious organizations could complete the round. Each issue would necessarily deal with that phase of school life which most interests the organization in charge. In this way competition would be in order, enthusiasm should be kept at its highest pitch, and every activity could have equal opportunity at expressing itself. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [3] ---------- FIRST SEMESTER MESSENGER STAFF ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER COMING EVENTS. March 31. Mrs. Smith presents a Student Program. April 1. Thomas Green. April 6. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman. April 9. Dr. Nash will give "The Passion Play," for the benefit of the Y. W. C. A. Aprn 30. May Day Program given by the children of the Training School. February 24. Miss Lawrence talks on "Etiquette." We needed the training in manners, but how did you guess it? Mr. Bnnorn adds to our appreciation of music. Especially pleasing was, "The Dreams of Long Ago." Some of our Faculty had evidently never seen an organ like that before. February 25. Mrs. Bilhorn leads the Y. W. C. A. February 26. Special Assembly, beginning at four and lasting until ten-thirty. First on the program, Mrs. R. A. Small, Superintendent-elect of Snohomish County, speaks in behalf of the Dahlia Society. Then Mr. Sompson, former Principal of Cheney Normal, gives a wonderful talk on "Efficiency." We all quite agree with Dr. Nash in saying of Mr. Sampson, "It is better to be a has-been than a never-was." Lew Greene shows he can pass an examination in efficiency. Miss Worden gives her talk on her hobby, "The Stars." The Junior play, the best ever held in the Normal, and a fitting close to an important day. Some talent in the Junior Class, I guess! February 27. B. N. S. beats C. P. S. in a good game. We have quite a fine "scrub team," too. March 1. Mr. McClelland, traveling in the interest of the the National Volunteers, speaks to us. There is surely a good opening in the missionary field. March 2. Our "First Class" team defeats North Side High in a fine game. Good turn-out of rooters too. That's right, show spirit. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 March 3. Miss Lindgren, accompanied by Mrs. Cross, gives a charming musical program. Our appreciation was shown, and we hope you will come again soon. March 8. Mr. Bever introduces the subject of "Marcus Whitman and the Whitman Massacre," as a preliminary to a talk by Mrs. Jacobs, a survivor of the massacre. Very few of our Assembly talks have been as highly appreciated and instructive as this one; and we are very grateful to Mrs. Jacobs for it. Senior-Freshman play Kline Cup game. The Seniors had a better team, so now it is up to the Juniors to beat them. March 10. Mr. Epley shows us some views of this region, and tells us the story of them, Madame Davenport-Engberg and Mr. Karl Boyd-Wells give an especially artistic recital. Nothing could be more beautiful than Madame Engberg's rendition of her own composition, "The Cradle Song." Mr. Wells' solos were greatly appreciated, and all who couldn't hear the recital are the losers. March 12. Special Assembly from ten-thirty to twelve-five. Mr. Odle, President of the Senior Class, tells us what he thinks of the Senior basketball team. Mr. Tidball says a few words about the Junior team. Lew Greene tries to rouse enthusiasm for the Y. M. C. A. game. Dr. Bawdin, of Washington, D. C, a specialist in the United States Bureau of Education, gives a most interesting talk. Mr. Cave, superintendent of Bellingham City Schools, gives a very "popular speech." We regret not hearing that well-known story though. March 13. The Junior girls win the Kline Cup. Lots of "pep." and steam, all right. Where was the Senior Spirit? /ilter all that practicing for yells too! March 15. Lew Greene announces that it is time to begin thinking of new members for the Board of Control of next year. March 17. It is surprising how many Orangemen go to Normal. Professor Klemme, of our "Sister Normal," gives us a most enjoyable half-hour. But that was a cruel blow about us having the most unmarried alumni. We may change it before long, as you never can tell. Even if you didn't have the name of your talk to submit, I'm sure you got "the four drops." Would you place tne story of the Boy and Bee under the head of "Humane Ed."? March 18. Election of Y. W. C. A. officers. March 19. Rev. Otho Williams, of the Bellingham Christian church, speaks on "Vision." March 22. Ah, did you notice the man on the flagpole, and what a change he made in it? Dr. Nash's boost for the "Dictionary and Use of It," was certainly fine. You are quite an advance agent. But you ruined Mr. Bond's favorite pronunciation of "Equation." March 23. Mr. L. R. Travers gives an interesting talk. Cer- ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER emonies presenting the Kline Cup to the Juniors, by the present holders. March 25. All home for Spring recess. If it only doesn't rain! TOPICS OF INTEREST. Dr. Nash has been very busy during the past month giving lectures on "Community Interest," in Blaine, Ferndale, Laurel, Lynden, Nooksack and Harmony. Mr. H. L. Diets, of the Manual Training Department in Seattle, has been at the school for a few days. He will assist in the Manual Training work here during the Summer School. The Summer School Bulletin is out, and is surely one to be proud of. A complete schedule of all classes, and work to be taken up is published, also hours and faculty members. Literary THE WILLOW CREEK MINING CLAIM. Healey made his way down the western slope of the Willow Creek mountains, hurrying forward with that stride characteristic of the mountaineer. There was need for haste, for well Healey knew that on the other slope Gilkins was hurrying forward on the same errand—to the Claims Registry office, at Brewster. This was not the first time Healey had staked a mining claim, nor was it the first time he had been forced to race for it. True, Gilkins had been there a short time before him, but to Healey might was right, and to the winner belonged the spoils. "He called me a 'robber' and 'a dead beat,'" muttered the burly mountaineer, to himself. "I'll show him who's who in these hills," and he felt significantly of his right hip pocket. With every mile his fury grew. This tenderfoot had beaten him to the claim, and was now ahead, with five hours' start, for Brewster. It was no longer the mining claim that occupied, his thoughts. He had staked claims before; they had fizzled out.. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 His only ambition was to beat Gilkins, and beat him badly. Therefore he had chosen this more difficult but shorter path. In the meantime, Gilkins trudged along on the other slope. Slight of figure, young, and not possessing the remarkable physique of his rival, he grew tired and stumbled miserably. In spite of his early start, he began to doubt his ability to reach Brewster in time. There were still many miles of forest trail and ravines to overcome. But he must get there—if only he could hold out! Gilkins did not notice the dull sound of the pines, nor the haze gathering in the sky, until the storm was upon him in all its fury. Rain fell in torrents. He was footsore and exhausted, and his clothes were heavy and sodden. A shoit distance ahead was Dead Man's Gulch. The path down it was steep and treacherous. Could he make it in this storm? He would try. Almost at the bottom the pathway wound around an abutment of rock. Painfully now, Gilkins made his way to this point, his hands raw and bleeding from contact with the rough side of the cliff. Too late he saw the sudden swerve in the path. He stumbled. He fell with a groan to the hard surface beneath. Healey also saw the darkening in the sky and knew too well its meaning. He forget his intent for a moment, and wondered how Gilkins was weathering the storm. "Poor devil," he thought, "if he should be caught in this weather at Dead Man's Ciulch! It had already in past years proved the burying ground of many a tenderfoot. It occurred to Healey that his anger was leaving him, and that he was beginning to pity the young tenderfoot he had sworn to beat. Unconsciously he quickened his pace as he neared Dead Man's Gulch. Something drew him forward in spite of himself,—a premonition that all was not well. He made his way down the same path that Gilkins had gone a short time before. It was now more slippery, and the roar of the waters made the descent more dizzy. The big mountaineer crowded his burly form against the mighty wall of rock as he made his way around, the abutment. There came a lull in the wind and something that sounded like a groan was heard. Healey paused, but the wind and rain again drowned all other sounds, and he safely finished the descent. He was about to begin the ascent on the opposite side, when he heard that low moan again. He turned back. Surely he could have made no mistake. That was the groan of a human being in distress. With difficulty he made his way along the bottom of the gulch to the point where he first heard the sound. He could see nothing and was about to turn back, when another groan brought him to Gilkin's side. Gently he picked up the pros-trate form of his enemy and carried him into the open. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 8 ---------- 8 ~ THE MESSENGER When Gilkins awoke he was lying in bed, his head bandaged, and his shoulder sore and swollen. Where was he? Oh, yes! There had been a storm. He had fallen; then everything was blank. Now he was in bed. Healey noted his movement and held a flask of brandy to his lips. The youth took a deep draught, and sank again upon his pillow in deep sleep. Healey was having a battle with himself. As he carried the unconscious form of his rival to this cabin in the woods, the object of his mad race was fast disappearing. Now, while pie watched by the bedside, it was gone completely. What honor was there in taking advantage of this helpless man? Gilkins moved uneasily, rose painfully upon an elbow, and looked about. His eyes rested upon Healey, and an expression of surprise and wonder overspread his face. "You, Healey!" he said weakly. "Yes, Gilkins. Feelin' better? Take some o' this," Healey replied, giving him another drink from the flask. "You carried me out of the gulch?" Healey nodded. "And I called you a 'robber' and a 'dead beat' "! "It was true," said Healey, simply. "You are going to register the claim. I'm going back home, where I belong." "You're goin' to do nuthin' o' the kind. You're goin' to register the claim, an' I'm goin' back to help you work it." The battle was won. When Healey returned from Brewster, he carried in his pocket a document certifying that Robert Gilkins had paid the necessary fee, and was^ entitled to Claim No. 1275, Willow Creek Mountains. * * K. HOUGEN, '16. THE SPRING. i ; / love to wander daily, while my fancy roams at will, To a spot beneath the willows by the spring beneath the hill. On every side 'tis guarded by creek and woodland grass, And willows bending o'er it, reflect their heavy mass. There I see the river wending in and out among the trees, Its shallow surface, rippled by the gently blowing breeze. The little creek deep-shaded, by that quiet sunlit bower— Ah, 'tis there 1 loved to wander in childhood's happy hour. I quajf its crystal waters, and gaze with bended head yj er flowers meekly nodding in their deep and shady bed. 'Tis here life in its beauty is engraved within the soul; No creeping sin can mar Urfor gold has made it whole. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER § Here I dream of worlds to conquer thru kindness' healing part; To bind in eternal wholeness the broken, bleeding heart. But first, I quaffed the waters, so pure and clear and deep, Remembering God's goodness that every heart mag keep. ADELINE TILLMAN, '16. THE OTHER SIDE. Van stepped from the elevator. The door slammed shut, and Van stood staring at the hall floor, with his chin several degrees lower than usual. To be discharged from a position tnat you have held four years, and with only fifty cents between yourself and starvation would necessarily have a tendency to make the care-lines show more distinctly. It did with Van. Generally when a person is downcast, he whistles or hums a tune, to make himself believe that he is happy. To-night Van could neither whistle nor hum. He jammed his hands through the holes in his pockets, and strolled out into the glare of the busy street. What a world of bustle! What throngs hurried here and there, jostling, pushing,—gay ladies, aggressive business-men, dirty urchins, ragged women. The blare of cheap music blended with the roar of traffic and the loud voices of drunken ruffians. Drunken ruffians! The very words that Van muttered and then he caught himself. What right had he to speak of those men? Why had he lost his position? He bit his lip bitterly— a smothered curse filtered through. He was passing the Javelin Bar. He stood for a moment contemplating. Here he was, penniless, without work, with the appetite for drink, and a hard winter before him. By force of habit he felt for his watch. It was gone. He had lost it tKe night before, and in its place was fifty cents. A moment longer he lingered: Why not enter, throw his last coin over the bar, and then,—oh, then? What did it matter? No, he knew a better course. He tore himself from the place and started down the street, bent on his new resolution. There was no more hesitation; he had decided what to do. Somehow he had been thinking of this very thing many times of late. He could see that there was no other course to follow. Luck was against him, God was against him, and he had not a friend on earth. Luck, fate, friends, God,—his dazed and muddled brain seemed to whirl with the thousands who were passing. As he went he walked faster and faster. Soon he came to the bridge. He turned aside from the main thorofare and ran recklessly out onto the car tracks. Coming to the center span, he stopped^ stepped to the edge of the steel gang-rods, and ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER looked down into the dark, swirling waters beneath. For a moment he was chilled at the thought; then he laughed,—a mocking, cruel laugh. He cast off his light coat and threw it down,—down into the black current. Again he laughed harshly. He took a step back, put his hands out before him and made ready to spring ! A loud scream,—the scream of a child, checked him. Again the scream and, for a moment, Van forgot himself in his curiosity to know the reason of the child's terror. Suddenly, from behind a beam, a small boy emerged and came running toward him. "Don't, Mister; don't do it!" he pleaded. Van was helpless. "You don't want to jump in there. I know you don't." He stood before Van, ragged and dirty. The dim light on the bridge showed him to be thin and pale, and his teeth chattered with the cold. • "Let me tell you," he said, and Van stooped. The boy whispered in his ear. "You were!" said Van. He gazed at the figure before him, greatly amazed. "You have no home?" he asked. "No, sir." "No father nor mother?" "No, sir." "You have no money?" "No, sir." "Then why didn't you?" "Because, I'd rather live, I-I think." Van was silent. He was silent so long that the boy became nervous, and as he began to mutter a question, Van sprang at him, and caught the little fellow in his arms. "Boy," he said, holding him at arm's length, "We'll both live! Come, cheer up!" "Then you won't do it?" "No." "Oh, I'm glad, Mister. We can be good friends." "Yes," said Van huskily, "but I wish I had my coat!" IRA MILLER, '16. THE CHURCH ON THE CORNER. It is an unimposing, little, old, brown structure, situated among some alder trees, at the base of a hill. One would not know that it was a church, were it not for an air of quiet and peacefulness that hangs over the spot. The low, bungalow roof, the high, well-carved porch, the plain doors, and the log-cabin windows, together with the dull, ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 dark-brown color of the buildings, and the leafless, gray alders, give the spot an atmosphere of rest and holiness. There is a reaching out, a personality itself, extending from the building, which not only invites, but draws one. There is somewhat that same feeling of fellowship which one feels when in the presence of a great man. Truth, nobleness, sympathy, and understanding seem to flow from the very boards. At the door you are met by a dear, sweet-faced, old lady, who kisses you, and leads you to a comfortable, well-cushioned bench, beside a fireplace, in which a few red coals are lending their warmth to the room. Within, the atmosphere is even more homely than without. The rich, dark walnut finish, the unornamented walls, the plain, comfortable seats, and the glowing fireplace, have a tendency to unite the bonds of restraint and conventionality, and give play to those deeper and nobler emotions, which are the treasures of the soul. The large, square beams, which span the room, typify the strength and simplicity of true religion. WALTER KELLY, '16. MEMORIES. A heap of logs, moss-grown, decaying, Only a blackened mass of wood, Yet those logs awaken memories, For it was here the old home stood. Now, years have passed, the place is altered, With weeds and fern 'tis overgrown, The stranger passes by unseeing, But to me the place is home; And I live those old days over, In calm and peaceful mood, When I see this heap of timbers Where the old home stood. Again I hear the Arctic voices Borne upon the screaming gale; Hear the moaning of the woodlands And the coyotes plaintive wail, See the campfires brightly burning, Gleaming on some far-off hill, Hear the beating of the tom-toms, And the Blackfeet Indians' yell. Again I see the old log school-house, Its cradle and rough-sawed desks of wood, I see the old schoolmaster standing Where in days gone by he stood; ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER Wielding still the cane of sapling Firmly grasped in his right hand, Espounding simple truths and knowledge That oft we failed to understand; And in the long, hot days of summer When the sun's warm rays beat down, See the old schoolmaster, smiling, Pass the water-bucket 'round. Again I seek the woodland pastures Where in childhood's day 1 played, Glide among the trees and bushes Where, a truant lad, I strayed. Hear the drumming of the partridge, Hunt the field-mouse and the mole, Again I wander to the creek bank, To the quiet, "swimmin'-hole," Plunge into its tranquil waters, Burrow deep in cooling sand, Quite forgetting school or parent, Quite ignoring stern command. The dream is gone, the picture vanished, These logs are but rude, blackened things, Yet to me this spot is sacred, For the memories that it brings; Here, when lonely, lone I wander, When in calm or thoughtful mood, Back to old and moss-grown timbers Where the old home stood. K. HOUGAN, '16. THE SNOW-COVERED GRAVEYARD. I know of nothing more sadly beautiful than the graveyard after a fall of snow. It is then one wants to call it "The City of the Dead." There are no footprints, no paths; even the stones and fences have tried to hide in the snow. Could snow be whiter? And it is cold as it is clean. The whiteness, the coldness, the stillness suggest the loneliness of death. LORETTA KELLEY. Awake! Arise! and April wise Seek out a forest side, Where under wreaths of withered leaves The shy, sweet flowers hide. —Arbutus Days, Burroughs. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 In spite of "Spring fever" and tennis, the Ship of Education moves on, with the Seniors at the helm. Mr. Maclaughlin's camera has caused the grass to be worn from one corner of the campus. The first installment of individual and group pictures will be sent to the engravers soon, preparatory to being put in "The Klipsun." With the Faculty and campus pictures, the book will be a worthy souvenir for any student. The school's most gifted writers are entering the sfory and poem contest. The Seniors feel "The Klipsun" for nineteen-fifteen will be the best ever. The Class has decided to give a pageant showing the history of our own State, from the time of discovery to the present time. The committee is busy collecting material, and more evident work will be begun after vacation. Our popular President, Mr. Odle, was unanimously chosen by the Class as a speaker at Commencement. The Faculty has not announced their selection as yet. "In the Vanguard" has been selected as the Senior Class play. It is a story dealing with World Peace. Philip leaves his village to enlist in the Nation's war, that he may serve his country. He wins power, honor, and glory. But his hope is to come back as the embodiment of her hero and claim Elsa. In an early encounter, Philip wins the admiration of his companions, and is lauded. Before reporting to his general, however, he catches a vision of the true meaning of war, by the death of a soldier of the enemy. When the General urges the once-coveted commission upon him, Philip refuses, and is dismissed from the army. He returns home, to be coldly received by all, even his mother. He has heard nothing from Elsa. To his surprise, Elsa appears and declares him her hero for doing the great and right thing. She, too, has had a vision, which has taught her the heroism of uplifting rather than of destroying. Every one acquainted with the play loves the vision, logic and magnanimity of Mr. Greart. Humor is given by the very lack of humor in the Rector. A strong cast of twenty or more characters has ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER been chosen, as well as a chorus. The dancing will add an artistic touch. We feel that the school will both profit by and enjoy the presentation on April sixteenth. Juniors! Take Notice! Surely among a Class of about three hundred there are poets, essayists, humorists, story writers, and others of literary talent. All respond to the call! You may find yourself a hidden genius, and become thenceforth noted, if you will write a poem, a story, make some new jokes, or send in a worthy essay. If you do not consider it, the May Messenger, the Junior number, cannot be the success of the year, which, in his heart, every Junior wishes it to be. Make these wishes active. Set your mind to thinking and your pen to writing. Make Ira Miller, the Editor-in-Chief, so puzzled he will have to call for aid, in order to pick out the best from dozens of talented manuscripts. Make the May Messenger a volume never to be forgotten in the calendar of our Normal School! The Juniors are very proud of the girls who have won the Kline Cup for them. CHUCKANUT! Does the word recall pleasant memories? To some of you it does, and you think, "Oh! how I would love to go again!" But to the vast majority of you, this word, which embodies so much, suggests. nothing. Besides, all the beautiful scenery, the fun of climbing, and all the usual pleasures of such a trip, the Juniors have added.a special inducement to all their members who will organize some day, and go to the top of Chuckanut for the glory of the Class. The Juniors want to win the cup that has been offered. When Class percentage is the thing that counts, it is very necessary that each consider it his duty to go. It is not a duty that will be hard to perform. It will be glorious fun, and when you have reached the top, you will be handed a mark of distinction, which will allow you to go to a grand entertainment, free of charge. The program committee is hard at work, planning for a good time. I am sure you will want to be there. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 The Junior play was a financial as well as a social and dramatic success. The money taken in amounted to one hundred sixty-two dollars, about a hundred fifteen of which will be clear. A meeting of the Class will soon be called, to discuss and decide what is best to do with this sum. Juniors! You had better attend Class meetings. Important things are going on, some of which may concern you, and you cannot afford to miss them. About thirty from the Agricultural Classes met at the Owl Drug Store, Saturday, the twentieth, at nine o'clock, and were taken by a large auto truck to the Haight Farm, at Van Wyc'k. The day was warm, and all enjoyed the balmy air, as they strolled about the farm, gathering information which can only be had by observation. After enjoying the picturesque fields and trees, seeing trees planted with dynamite, and a dozen other agricultural feats, luncheon was served. No words can describe the rich, brown coffee prepared by the leader, Mr. Epley, and that milk and cream (thanks to Mrs. Haight), was not the kind that looks like the Summer sky on a cloudless d#y, but the kind which pours in lumps. One-half hour later all felt better and more like traveling, so taking leave of the kind hosts, they proceeded to the large green-houses, not far distant. Here were seen real lemons, growing on real trees, or bushes, or whatever they were. Mr. Epley had gone, so no one knew. PERSONALS. * \ The Juniors are sorry to miss Victor Aitken, one of their very important members. Unfortunately, he was hurt in the Tacoma basketball game, where he was loyally supporting our school. All are glad to know that he is improving, and hope to see him back in the near future. The Juniors are busy with petitions for the coming Students' Association election. They are circulating petitions for three Junior members, Ruth Conner, Ira Miller, and Herbert Heath, whom it is thought will make very efficient and energetic olricers. Mrs. L. Erickson, of Seattle, and some Des Moines friends, visited her sister, Miss Miles, and spent a very enjoyable week, of this month. The Misses Lydia and Mary Beardimphl were overjoyed fnis month by a visit from their mother, Mrs. Charles Beardimphl, and a few other of their friends from Des Moines. From the present turn-out it seems that the Junior boys are going to have everything "cinched" in the way of track meets. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER The Freshmen spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Mr. Edwards, February twenty-seventh. Miss Rhoda Vulliet. one of the newest oi our Class, was the hostess. Games were played and all sang; but the climax was reached when a delightful lunch was served. In this we were mistaken, for later, an announcement was made that the taffy was ready to pull. This taffy, contrary to most of its kind, was perfect, not only to pull, but to eat. At a very late hour, all departed, thanking Miss Vulliet and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards for an evening not soon to be forgotten. Our next social evening was spent in company with the Sophomores at the Normal School. The Domestic Science room was decorated in green and white, and about thirty gathered here on the evening of March 13. A roll was called of all present, and each one answered with an Irish joke. Games were played, and later ice-cream and wafers were served. April calling, April calling, April calling me! I hear the voice of April there in each old apple-tree; Bee-bloom and wild perfume, and wood-brook melody,— O hark, my heart, and hear, my heart, the April ecstacy! —Voice of April, Madison Carvein. Once more the changed year's turning wheel returns: And as a girl sails balanced in the wind, And now before and now again behind, Stoops as it swoops, with cheek that laughs and burns,— So Spring comes merry towards me here, but earns No answering smile ffom me, whose life is twin'd With the dead boughs that Winter still must bind, And whom to-day the Spring no more concerns. —Barren Spring, Rosetti. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGEk \1 The basketball season closed February twenty-sixth, with one of the fastest games of the year, when we played Anacortes on our own floor, and won by. a large score. The High School turned out in force to see this game, and their enthusiastic yells helped our boys win the game. The girls, too, have played several games which showed that our hopes for a strong team next year are founded on something more than mere enthusiasm. We have won from every team except the Juniors, which surely is a good record for amateurs. We ought to go in for the Kline Cup another season. Why not? The Physiography Class is still noted for its wit,—perhaps because of the instructor. The various methods of transmitting heat were under discussion a few days ago, and the students were asked for an example of conduction. Everett's enthusiastic answer was: "When some one puts his cold feet on you at night." To which the teacher replied: "Good! I see you thoroughly understand the subject." In the same class the effect of cold was being discussed, and the instructor remarked: "Now, what would Edwin do if he were shut up in a room a temperature of —459 degrees" ? The following Babel of replies shows that the class really understands the subject; "He'd freeze!" "He'd freeze up!" "He'd freeze stiff!" "He'd die!" "He'd contract!" "Imagine Edwin contracting, if you can!" "He'd radiate heat until he and the room were the same temperature!" "No, he wouldn't contract; he'd expand. He's principally water!" The examination papers had been returned in the History III. Class, and comments were being made upon the various answers. In one question a sentence was required stating a historical fact about Cardinal Richelieu. The general answer was that he was a prime minister of Louis XIII. Eliot seemed troubled, and broke out with: "O, say! I put that he was a preacher. Was that right?" A curior answer was given in the English IV. Class, one day. Miss Neitz asked: "In 'L'Allegro', what is the first thing ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER the man does in the morning?" Lucile McKinney replied: "Wakes up and hears the birds sing." "And what bird does he hear?" In the most casual manner imaginable, came the answer: "The rooster!" Some substitute for a lark! Now that the warm spring days have come we are beginning to think of our annual hayrack or launch party. We've done Squalicum Lake, Samish Lake, Whatcom Lake, and other points of interest. Just what to do and where to go is a problem we must soon solve. It would never do to let the year pass without the observance of this custom established by the first class that entered N. H. S. Get to thinking, students, and see if we cannot plan the best party we have ever had. This is the time of the year when we all have to be "shot" for The Klipsun. Mr. Patchin took the boys out recently for their attack upon the camera. Evidently it was successful, for no other pictures have been taken since. But the boys have to be taken again. We hope that you'll behave better next time, boys, and not make our Principal as indignant as you did before. The rest of us had to bear with his indignation all the remainder of the day, and it isn't fair for you to impose upon us in this fashion. ' PHILOMATHEANS. A' Longfellow program was presented by the Philomathean Society, March twenty-fifth. Following the parlimentary drill, conducted by Mr. Nevins, the talks on the great American poet, his early life, his ability as a writer, and his success as a teacher, were given by Misses Helen Brown and Mildred Watts, and Mr. Shimmin. A selection was read by Miss A. Brown. Talks on the sources of Hiawatha and Evangeline, by Misses Lieser and Burnside, prepared for the two pantomime plays. Amidst scenes that were almost real, Nokomis rocked the youthful warrior, and Hiawatha wooed and won the lovely Minnehaha. "As unto the bow the cord is, So unto the man is woman, Though she bends him, she obeys him, Though she draws him, yet she follows, Useless each without the other." ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 The betrothal scene from Evangeline was laid in the home of Benedict Belfontaine. Miss Lieser and Mr. Shimmin acted the roles of Evangeline and Gabriel, in this beautiful "Tale of Love in Acadie, home of the happy." Thursday, March eleventh, we were all Thespians and all i'liilps,—and all Irish. Shadows of misunderstanding disappeared in the light of better acquaintance. Everyone entered into the spirit of the occasion. We were "all for one and one for all." The program was provided by Misses McAbee, Lauf-man and Morrison, and Messrs. Cortz, Baxter and Jones. The roll call was answered with Irish jokes. Irish songs were sung. Talks were given on Ireland's attitude toward the war, great men of Irish birth, Irish customs and superstitions, and the origin of St. Patrick's Day* The rest of the evening was spent getting acquainted. The members of the two societies were skillfully paired,—Thespian girls and Philo boys, Thespian boys and Philo girls. When all were seated on the floor, our President, Mr. Shimmin, delivered a short address. Miss Conner, President of the Thespians, briefly responded, in her own charming manner. The evening's frolic was brought to a close with the serving of the peace pipes; everyone drawing powerful whiffs of lemon through stems of candy. Is everybody happy? Well, rather! Initiation and athletics in theory and practice. We had both in abundance, March eighteenth. The program consisted of several college songs, by Miss Armstrong; parliamentary drill, Mr. Heath; a debate, Messrs. Olson and Greene, on the question, "Resolved, That American schools should adopt Rugby in place of American football," won by Mr. Greene, negative; Our National Game, Its Management, Miss Gibson; humorous reading, Miss Welsh; The Place of Athletics in Greek, Roman, and Modern Education, Misses Swanson, Perry, and Turner. The initiation! Never before have such contests been held. in the gymnasium! The new football game made the present game seem like an afternoon tea. The victims glared into each others' eyes with the ferocity of tigers at bay. Each new stunt brought forth its thrills. The climax was reached in that combination of the ancient and the modern,—the chariot-aeroplane race. All records were shattered. The spectators held their breaths, while Cordz and Baxter negotiated the zigzag course down four flights of stairs, touch only at important points. Then the remnants were collected in the Faculty room and served the athletic training course—bowls of milk, and rich, brown bread. Such was the Philo initiation. Thus came the lovely Spring with a rush of blossoms and music, Flooding the earth with flowers, and the air with melodies vernal. —Elizabeth, Longfellow; ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER Is the modern, spoken drama being superseded by the motion picture? The motion picture is certainly being shoved to the front at all expense, and unless the spoken drama can be brought to sell itself at a figure comparative to the price charged for the motion picture, the artificial will continue to reduce the possibilities of the legitimate. The question of cost to the public being eliminated, however, the possibilities of the stage over the picture screen are at once apparent. The motion picture lacks in "humanness." We want to come in contact with real people, to see them, to hear them, and to feel the power of their personality. And this personality, which only the living actor carries with him, and which no photograph can reproduce, is an element that belongs to the legitimate stage. One looks at the moving picture of a great actor and wonders where his power lies, but when privileged to see him in person, to fell his influence and to hear him speak, one appreciates why the public idolizes him. Motion picture actors neither hear nor talk. They are deaf and dumb, and unmagnetic persons, who often fail to give us a clue to their thoughts, and seldom fail to grow tiresome. To see an actor writhing under the influence of emotion is not enough. We want to know the thought that the condition is producing, and the only way is by talking. The greatest actor reciting Hamlet's Soliloquy on a motion picture screen, would look ridiculous, but the same actor, speaking from the stage, grips you until the cold sweat breaks out. The only real, perfect, natural appearing way that thought can be carried to those who are seeking it is through the medium of speech, and only actors of the spoken drama talk to us. If we wish to hear, see, and feel the real, we must turn from the picture screen to the legitimate stage. If Art is interpreting Life, then the real drama, with its power to convey thought, together with the personality that only the living actor possesses, has possibilities undefinable over the motion picture. In fact, the motion picture is but the highway to the legitimate stage, for it is penetrating into every nook and corner, and leaving there the desire and determination to see the real. It has not lowered the standing of the legitimate stage, nor has it altered its purpose. The motion picture is rejuvenating the spoken drama, intensifying its power, and tearing off the veil of mystery that has surrounded it. It is for the higher appreciation of the possibilities of the spoken drama, and particularly the modern, that the Thespian ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 Club stands for. W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory need no introduction to students of dramatic literature, and their plays, "Land of the Heart's Desire," and "Spreading the News," are among the best that these authors have produced. The two plays are almost opposite in character. The former represents the never-ending conflict between the old and the new, being didactic in purpose; the latter's object is chiefly to amuse. The members of the Thespian Club, under the direction of Mrs. Smith, are planning to have these two interesting productions ready for presentation by the middle of April, and they are undertaking the work with an effort that predicts something worth the time and cost of all who are interested in the spoken drama. Wishing only to cover the actual expenses of their production, the Club has decided to reduce the admission price to a minimum. We feel that such a move is needed in our school if the student body is expected to meet the requirements of the many entertainments they are called upon to attend. About two weeks ago the Philomatheans invited us to attend one of their programs, where we spent a most delightful Irish evening. There were some good jokes told on Pat and Mike, and after that much valuable and interesting information on Home Rule in the Emerald Isle, and also about some great men who are Irish. We were then invited to smoke the Pipe of Peace, and make each other's acquaintance. This done, we went home feeling sure that our friendship was cemented for all time. At the last meeting of the Thespian Society, three new members were taken into the Club. We feel sure from the talent that they showed when they appeared before the Club tnat they will make worthy members of our dramatic society. Thursday night, March fourth, the Alkisiah Club was delightfully entertained by a reading of the story, "The Other Wise Man." Before the reading Miss Minnie Wilson favored ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER us with a piano solo. The reading program was as follows: First Chapter - - - - Gertrude Foley Second Chapter - - - - - Margie Lee Third Chapter - Arleen Cussick Fourth Chapter - - - - Clara Fagstad Fifth Chapter Ethel Alsop The program was concluded by a delightful vocal solo, by Miss Harriet Mendenhall. On March eighteenth, a very instructive and interesting program was given on the question of Child Labor. It was as follows : Piano Solo - Lucile Hazen Child Labor in England - - - - Mary Sturm Child Labor in America - Mrs. Vaughn Child Labor in Washington - - Victoria Thibert The program was concluded by a reading given by Lola Moy. ALKISIAH BANQUET. Saturday, March twentieth, at six-thiry in the evening, in the Normal dining hall, was given a banquet for the Senior members, by the Juniors. The color scheme, in green and yellow, was beautifully car* ried out in Oregon grape and daffodils. The following program was given: Piano Solo Arleen Cussick Reading - -, - - - - Ethel Alsop Duet-Piano - Lucile Hazen and Ethel Phillips Violin Solo - - - - Eunice Mansfield Accompanist, Lucile Hazen *• ^ The Eighth Grade girls in the Domestic Science department, under Miss Adah Webster, served the dinner. The dinner was followed by the following toasts: Toast Mistress Elsie Ridlin Our New Principal - Minnie Wilson Response Dr. Nash Alumni - - - - - - - Lola Moy Response - - - - - Miss Deichman Our Seniors Clara Fagstad Response - - - - - Mrs. Vaughn Our Club - - - - - • - Phoebe Reed Our Future - - - - Jennie Hicks A social hour was enjoyed in the Gymnasium before going home. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 i Si On February fourth, we had a very interesting meeting in the Expression Hall. The topic of the evening was, "Conditions in Europe Before the Present War." The program was as follows: France and Belgium - - - M. Eisner Marsailles - - - - - - - Club England and Her Colonies - - Elva Boucher Tipperary - - - - - - Club Germany and Austria - - Dorothy Hawkins Die Wacht am Rhein - - - - - Club Russia - - s - - - Frances Riggs A discussion of the papers followed, Miss Nickerson acting as Critic for the meeting. On March eighteenth we were delightfully entertained by Miss Mead, at her home. We might have called it an Irish- American evening,—Irish, because the refreshments plainly hinted of St. Patrick's Day, and Roll Call was answered by Irish jokes. A happy evening was enjoyed by all, and nearly every Club member was present,—including Faculty members. Before them fleets the shower, And bursts the buds, And shine the level lands, And flash the floods; The stars are from their hands Flung through the woods, The woods with living airs How softly fanned, Light airs from where the deep, All down the sand, Is breathing in his sleep, Heard by the land. —Early Spring, Tennyson. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER The Young Women's Christian Association has been greatly favored this past month by Nation-known leaders. On February nineteenth, Mrs. P. P. Bilhorn, wife of Rev. P. P. Bilhorn, the singing evangelist, was with us. She brought to each one, the girls' individual worth, to herself, and to those about her. "The Essence of a Woman," was topic of her talk. May every Christian girl make Christ the Guest of Honor, and remember that He is the silent listener to every congregation. The Secretary of the Student Vorunteer movement, Mr. F. D. McClellan, was here during February twenty-eighth, March tirst, meeting with the Student Volunteers in private conferences, and speaking at Assembly and at a mass meeting of students on Monday afternoon. On March fourth the cabinet of the Young Women's Christian Association, gave a banquet to the Young Men's Christian Association Cabinet, having Mr. McClellan as an honored guest. The banquet was served by the Cafeteria under the direction of Miss Christine Victor. We enjoyed the many excellent and enthusiastic toasts. Mr. Mc- Clellen shows what a vision of God, and the need of His Kingdom can do to give power and purpose to a young man's life. He is serving as a National Secretary only until his appointment to service in India. An unusually large number gathered on March fourth, to hear Miss LaVerne Knowles on, "The Two Branches of the Vine." The students know that Miss Knowles always has a message, and one they are unwilling to miss; and this one was no exception. The girls of the Meetings Committee lead the meeting of March eleventh, each girl giving a short talk on one of the Apostles. Among the speakers were the Misses Millner, Abbott, Agnew, Barzezat, Bauvenhausen, Steele. On March eighteenth was one of our most important meetings of the year,—our election of new officers. This matter has been carefully studied by the Nominating Committee for over a month; but we feel more than satisfied with the results, which are as follows: ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGEk 25 President Ailene Pierce Vice-President Alma Armstrong Secretary - - - - - Francis McCorkle Treasurer Sadie Welch We had a treat on Sunday afternoon, March fourteenth, when Mr. Allen of Chile, South American, gave his informal talk on the Education and Needs, of the South Americans. This year we are going to have a special meeting on Good Friday at 4:10, led by Miss Sperry. For five or six years it has been customary for the Young Women's Christian Association to hold an Easter Service at sunrise, on the top of Sehome Hill. It is a meeting which those who attend will never forget. The attendance is usually from seventy-five to one hundred students. This year the Easter Message will be given by Miss Effie Sands. Among the enjoyable entertainments given by members of the Club during the past month, was a Grieg program. A very interesting sketch of Grieg's life was read by Miss Fagstad. This was followed by Grieg's "Love Song," played by Miss Green. Two of Grieg's compositions, "Anitra's Dance," and "The Dance of the Trolls," were then played on the Victrola. The Choral Club is now working on some new songs which, with "The Garden of Flowers," will be given in a concert in the near future. CHELAN COUNTY CLUB. The Chelan County Club spent a very delightful afternoon, March thirteenth, as the guests of the Misses Ethel Milner, Florence Redford and Frances McCorkle at 507 High Street. Miss iNora Williams was a guest of the Club. Although Miss Montgomery could not be with us the entire afternoon, she called for a short time, with her guest, Mrs. Marvin McNeil, of Tacoma. SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB. The Social Democratic Club held two very interesting meetings during March. The programs were as follows: ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER March Fourth. Piano Solo Miss Munson Parasites Miss Norton Ford Wages Miss Vida Reid Open Forum ten minutes. March Eighteenth. Piano Solo - - - - Miss Olive Bowman Community Center Work - Miss Montgomery A New School for the Workers - - Mr. Manley "Her Letter," by Bret Harte - - - Miss Inez Herre Open Forum, ten minutes. Those who missed Miss Norton's and Miss Montgomery's talks, have missed two of the best talks of the year. The open forums after the program, at each meeting, are coming to be be made up of very lively discussions of topics of the day. About fifteen new members have been taken into the Club recently, which shows that we are growing in numbers. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these programs, given on alternate Thursday evenings, in Mrs. Thatcher's room. Some of the coming attractions are, Dr. E. C. Ruge, who will speak on "The Sorrows of Knowledge," and Miss Worden, who will talk on the recent results along the line of "Psychic Research." EDEN'S HALL. When Harriet Tyler informed the girls that her father was coming to make taffy for us, we immediately gave three cheers, for wasn't that just what, our mouths had been watering for for ages? Daddy Tyler's reputation as an unexcelled taffy-maker had preceded him, and his fatherly smiles, and jolly good nature, completely captured our hearts, even before we smelled that delicious odor from the golden, bubbling mass in Miss Mc- Laine's largest kettle. We held our breath in wonder, as he pulled the great yellow strands on the huge hook. As soon as it was cut, we pounced upon the largest piece we could find, ^fter having eaten our fill, we found there was still a clothes-basket full, so we decided we would give everyone a taste. Those of you who were fortunate enough to get to the taffy sale, the first fifteen minutes, know it was the best ever. For the rest of you, I am truly sorry, for you will never again get such a treat at "Daddy" Tyler's taffy. In honor of Lottie Crawford, who is soon to leave us, the girls gave a picnic in the form of a "hike" to Lake Padden. Everyone had a great time, even though the guest of honor did make herself sick eating six boiled eggs. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 We Edens' Hall girls are fortunate in being so near the Campus, as the Boys' Glee Club have been holding a series of exclusive recitals there, at the appropriate hour of one-thirty in the morning. We are sorry indeed to lose Lottie Crawford, but she has our best wishes for success. In her place we welcome Rhoda Vulliet to our Hall. Mr. Shimmin, voicing some of his philosophy at Sunday breakfast: "I admire a girl who can get up early enough to comb her hair before breakfast, and not wear a scarf tied around her head." We are sorry they didn't know what breakfast caps are in Kansas. Though we greatly miss Miss Hays, we trust she is thoroughly enjoying her much-needed rest, and may soon be with her girls again. In her wise planning, as always, she left in her place one who has endeared herself to us all, and we sincerely welcome Miss Cauby to our Hall. TARTE HALL. TARTE HALL, March 22, 1915. Our Dear Dot:—It seems such a short time since we have written to you, but during the, last few weeks we have had quite a bit of excitement. We are proud to think that two of our girls played on the Junior basketball team. Edith Brisky played guard, and Mae Imboden, center. After the girls' game, on Saturday, March thirteenth, the boys of the two classes played, the Juniors being victorious. After the games the four teams were our guests at a banquet, and reception held at the Hall. Everyone had a splendid time, but Mrs. Tarte remembered the clock at twelve. On Tuesday, the sixteenth, the Senior girls entertained the rest of us at dinner. Dr. and Mrs. Nash were the guests of honor. After a very enjoyable dinner we sang, played and read, and Dr. Nash told many interesting stories of his school life. Yours as ever, THE TARTE HALL GIRLS. The fresh, bright bloom of the daffodils Makes gold in the garden bed, Gold that is like the sunbeams, Loitering overhead. Bloom, bloom, In the sun and the wind,— April hath a fiickle mind. —April Fantaisie, Ellen Cortessoz. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER ALUMNI. Vida Van Cleave, '14, Grace Mackecknie, '13, and Gertrude Wilson, '14, are all in Port Angeles. Helen Boucher, '14, has the Seventh and Eighth Grades at Kiona, near Benton, Washington. Edythe Layton, '14, has the Grammar Grades at Porter, Washington. Estelle Garness, '14, is teaching the Primary Grades at Inga Olson, '14, has the Fifth and Sixth Grades at Doty. Rudolph Knaack, '14, has the Seventh and Eighth Grades at Odessa, Washington. PERSONALS. Christina Suess, a Junior in 1914, is teaching the Second Grade, at Doty. Florence Johnson, also of last year's Junior Class,.has the Second, Third, and Fourth Grades, at Preston, Washington. Zada Roirdon is teaching the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Grades, at Preston. library AIDS IN THE SELECTION OF BOOKS FOR A SCHOOL LIBRARY. Teachers are often confronted with the problem of selecting books for a school library. Some of the questions which arise are, What shall I select? Where shall I buy them? What will they cost? How can I be sure that a certain book is suitable for my third grade? How to select children's books is too big a topic to discuss in a single article. Besides, no one can choose books wisely who is unfamiliar with children's literature, and the only way to know children's books is to read them and to use them with the children. Experience teaches more than any formal book list. However, the way to begin the solution of the above problem for those who have had no library instruction, is to make ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 a study of printed lists of books which have been tested and approved by experienced librarians and teachers. The list given below will illustrate the kind of information that is easily available to the alert teacher, and it will also show how many educational institutions, such as public libraries, library commissions, educational associations and state boards, are contributing to the work. If you can make good use of bibliographies, you can answer many of your own difficulties. Students can get the most valuable suggestions by studying the class-room libraries, which are now placed in the various grades of the Training School. Here, you can see the books on literature, geography, history, stories, etc., adapted to the children in the respective grades. You come here to get suggestions from experts in the various subjects. A note-book of great value could be compiled during the school-year, arranged under this outline. Grades I-VIII. Under each grade, have for sub-divisions, the various subjects in the grades. Here could be recorded all the books, references, etc., recommended by your various instructors. This list is merely suggestive; it is not intended to be complete. Notice the descriptions: Brooklyn, N. Y., Library—Books for boys and girls. (Arranged by subject, but not by grade.) Buffalo, N. Y., Library—Class room libraries for public schools, listed by grades; to which is added a list of books suggested for school reference libraries. National Educational Association. Annual addresses and proceedings. Oregon Library Commission—Annotated catalog of books used in home libraries and reading clubs, conducted by the children's department. Pittsburg, Pa., Library—Catalog of books arranged and provided for by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburg, for the use of the first eight grades in the Pittsburg schools. Washington (State) Department of Education—^Bql. 25, i^A. List of books for the elementary and rural school libraries. Washington teachers should become acquainted with this pamphlet. It is to be regarded as the authoritative list for the schools of Washington. It also gives you direct and sensible instruction on how and where to buy books, and how to manage a small library. The following list is an illustration of the kind of information that can be obtained on special phases of book selection or topics. Take, for example, story-telling: Indiana Public Library Commission—Graded list of stories for reading aloud. Pittsburg, Pa., Library—List of good stories to tell to children under twelve years of age. Pittsburg Pa., Library—King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Pittsburg, Pa., Library—Story hour courses for children from Greek myths, the Iliad, and the Odyssey. Pittsburg, Pa., Library—Story telling to children from Norse mythology and the Nibelungenlied. TRAVELING LIBRARIES IN WASHINGTON. Teachers located in communities without any library facilities, should take advantage of this privilege granted by the state library. Make your application to the "State Traveling Library," Olympia, Washington, stating what you need for your community and school. The only cost involved is that of transportation. See the notices on the bulletin board in the Normal library for further information. ONE YEAR IN THE NORMAL LIBRARY. Hundreds of students pour in any out of the library day after day, and the question occurs again and again to the librarian: What do they get out of it? Have they gained anything by the hours they spend in it? Surely she could not form a fair estimate by the number of books borrowed, nor by the time they have occupied the chairs! But the negative or affirmative answer to these queries, given by the student, would tell whether he has been alert, aggressively keen in his attack of books, whether he has gained independence in his use of the library—or whether he is still passive, dependent, indifferent. Can you name and locate the departments of the Library, giving the reasons for such organization? Could you . explain to a new student, the administrative rules and policies governing the lending of books? Could you explain to him the reasons for such rules? Can you use the Card catalog efficiently? Do you know that it has many uses and time saving information other than the answer to the question, "Where is the book?" Have you acquired the big conception of the library, the "working idea," so important in all research work—that the modern library is organized subject matter? Or, do you think of it merely as a collection of books, stacked in a room? Do you know the name of the system of Classification? Could you explain its principles to an eighth grade pupil? Have you discovered any devices on the books and shelves which serve as short cuts in finding books? Do you know the difference in the use of the contents and index of a book? ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 Can you tell how the magazines are arranged in the Periodical Room? Can you use the Magazines index? When you do your research work, do you have clear ideas of your method of procedure, or do you trust to luck? Have you realized that successful research work is a science which is acquired only by practice? People read for information, for inspiration, for amusement. Can you turn from one group of books to another and sense the joy of your own power in each? Are you lop-sided in your reading? Can you write a summary of an article you have read, 01 do you copy a paragraph here and there? Can you make permanent references in your note-books, which you can use five years from now, and which another person would find intelligible? Have you read one book this year, which has enlarged your vision or strengthened your character? Have you averaged an hour a month investigating the treasures of our library? HAIL! NORMAL, HAIL! Of all the schools in East or West, We love our own State Normal best; Out on the campus it doth stand, The joy and pride of all the land. Hail! Normal, Hail! Hail! Normal, Hail! Of Bellingham it is the star The students come from near and far, They come the youthful mind to store, With ancient and with modern lore. Hail! Normal, Hail! Hail! Normal, Hail! The teachers too, a goodly band, As brave as any in the land, Led by their chief thru toil and strife, To nobler and to higher life. Hail! Normal, Hail! Hail! Normal, Hail! Long may it live! Long may it stand! The pride and joy of all the land. May it bring honor and renown To Bellingham, most famous town! Hail! Normal, Hail! Hail! Normal, Hail! —J. Mackness. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Normal, 31; College of Puget Sound, 24. On November twenty-fourth, Normal rung up another game on the credit side of her register of victories. The College of Puget Sound was favored to ring up a defeat. It was an excellent game and a great victory. The Tacoma aggregation had won an enviable reputation by bagging victories from some of the best amateurs in the State, so came up with reasonable confidence of success; Normal remembered such Herculean feats as the victory over Van Wyck, and Vancouver Ex. Normal, so had to expend all their energies to live up to their reputation. It was also an important event in the Non-Conference Championship series, consequently was hotly contested. The game was unusually fast and somewhat rough. The Tacoma boys were expert basket-tossers, seldom missing a possible shot, but the beauty of it was possible shots were rare visitors. Kelley was as tenacious as ever, and clung to his man as though he was the last hope. Aitken did some superb guarding and also shot two baskets early in the first half. Rockey was the stellar attraction, when it came to annexing points. He added seven stars to his crown, and fourteen points to the scoreboard in the first half. Swartz shot three baskets. Odle did very creditable work at center, inasmuch as his opponent was allowed to do so little. Geisey, the opposing center, was the hub of the Tacoma wheel. He went through space like a piece of lubricated lightning, but, due to admirable offensive work, his efforts were of little avail. Kelley was a little too ambitious, in his efforts to keep Geisey's head under water, and was fouled so often that Coach Carver took him off the floor. Anstett was substituted, and did great credit to himself and the team. Cochran refereed. There were no serious complaints, but the unusual number of fouls called injured the game from a spectator's point of view. There was a record crowd out to see the game, and everyone was satisfied. The line-up was as follows: • ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGEtt 33 Normal—Swartz, Rockey, forwards; Odle, center; Kelley, Aitken, guards; Anstett, Gwin, substitutes. C. p. S.—Grandland, Curtiss, forwards; Geisey, center; Hodges, Harawalt, guards; Todd, sub. The preliminary game between the Normal High and the Normal "Second" team, was very interesting. The rivalry was very intense for teams belonging to the same school, so the game was strenuous. It was not without its rough spots; nor was it without its comedy. Some of those fellows can murder more time tying a shoe-string, than anyone I ever saw. It takes some people a long time to regain their "wind" after they once lose it, though. Wold and Reid did good work for the High School, both offensive and defensive^ Bill Evans was the second team's star performer. The final score was 35 to 15 in favor of the High School. Normal, 27; High School, 21. One of the most important games of the season was played March second, in the Bellingham Y. M. C. A. gym. Bellingham Normal and the B. H. School were the contenders in one of the fastest games of the year. The duel was witnessed by the largest crowd of citizens ever turned loose at a city game. The ranks were swelled by both Normal and High School enthusiasts, and also the neutrals, or those who didn't care who won. The Normal team was on a strange floor, so did not do as well as they should. Cochran refereed, and, if calling fouls is good referee-ing, he certainly did good work. Individual ability and teamwork both received their quietus. Every time anything fast was started the infernal whistle blew, and progress was stopped. The best we could do under adverse circumstances, as 27 points. rlne H. S. scored only 21. The Normal line-up was as usual. The line-up of the High School was: Miller and Sandberg, forwards; Ford and Ford, guards; M. Rockey, center. March sixth marks the date of the return game with C. P. S., at Tacoma. On that date, our team, composed of Swartz, Rockey, Odle, Aitken, Kelley and Gwin, ventured down to give their opponents an opportunity for revenge. They accepted it in fine style too. Normal was vanquished to the tune of 14 to 31. Our men played a good consistent game most of the time, but Odle lacked his usual vim. Geisey, the opposing center, accumulated twelve points in the first half and four in the second. Kelley, for our team, made three field goals, and Swartz and Aitken made one each. There was not near so many fouls in evidence during this game as at the contest in our home gym. Mills, as referee, did good work. The final score stood 14 to 31 in favor of C. P. S. Normal, 29; Y. M. C. A., 40. The last game of the season was played on the Normal floor ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER with the Bellingham Y. M. C. A. team, Friday, March twelfth. The Y. M. C. A. team had demonstrated its superiority over the best teams in the state by victory after victory. They were decidedly in the professional class, but we played them anyway, and held them down to the remarkably low score of 29 to 40. The score was in their favor, but it was no walk-away. GIRLS' BASKETBALL. The Kline Cup games are over and the Juniors are now in possession of that much-coveted trophy. On March eighth, the Seniors played the Freshman and defeated them with a score of fifty-one to eight. This game left the contest entirely to the Juniors and Seniors, and on the eve of March thirteenth, these hitherto undefeated teams met in the decisive conflict. The Junior lin,e-up was as follows: Scalley, Hallock, forwards; Imboden, center; Riley, Turple, guards. The Seniors: Green, Bucklin, Wallace, forwards; Berg-gren, center; Nordeen, Dellinger, guards. The game was exciting from start to finish, and at the end of the first half the Juniors had a score of 13 to 8. In the second half, both teams played their very hardest, but the Juniors were superior, and the final score was 20 to 8. The basketball, season has been a good one this year, and ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 it is to be hoped that more girls will "turn out" next year and that Girls' basketball will be even more popular. Much of the success of. the teams is due to the efforts of Miss Nickerson, and to Mr. Sonner and Mr. Arthur Smith, the Junior and Senior coaches. Goldenrod, Wayne Normal, Neb. (Feb.)—Your Freshman number is interesting, and we feel sure the other classes must work hard in order to come up to the high standard you have set them. Kodak, Everett High (Feb.)—We are glad to welcome again the Kodak, and hope it will come regularly hereafter. You have some good work in your literary department. The class and department notes are interesting, and "Ye Schoole Gossype" is cleverly written. Scout, Park Region College, Minn. (Feb.)—This is an excellent number. The editorials are, as always, very good, and the literary department is above the average this month. Whims, Broadway High, Seattle (Feb.)—This is the "Washington Beautiful" Issue, and contains beautiful photographs of our State. The stories and poems are very good, and the spasms department full of smiles. We are disappointed in your exchange column. The Daleville Leader, Daleville College, Va. (Feb.)—Your paper contains some good work this month. Each department is well and thoughtfully written. Again, we suggest some jokes to bring the smiles to your otherwise good paper. Monmal, Montana S. N. (Feb.)—We are glad to see an exchange column this month, but the joke department is still lacking. We also suggest department headings. Your articles are short and interestingly written. Wa-Wa, Port Townsend High (Feb.)—The literary department is excellent, and the news items entertainingly written. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER A few more joshes would improve your paper. Where is your exchange column? Normal Student, Warrensburg, Mo. (March)—This is a very excellent newspaper. "Pee Dee Qus" is clever. Why not have a regular joke column? Northern Illinois, De Kalb S. N. (Feb.)—Again you begin your book with a delightful poem, "The Elm in Winter." We enjoy reading your entertainingly written articles. We suggest a good story or two for your literary department. Lewis and Clark Journal, Spokane (Feb.)—Your monthly contains splendid stories and poems. We congratulate you on a first-class High School paper. The Comet, W. D. H. S. Milwaukee (March)—"And the last is the best of all"—that means you, Comet. A very attractive cover heads your Dramatic number. "Courage" is well worth reading. You can well be proud of your alumni. The whole issue is, as usual, just splendid. The Bulletin, Central S. N. S., Michigan (March)—Your paper is indeed an excellent bulletin of the news and interesting happenings of your school. You print some very good jokes too, tucked in small spaces and so brightening up your articles. Tahoma, Tacoma High School (March)—An excellent magazine is the Spring issue, Tahoma. You have some good short stories and some good original jingles. Surely, though, a paper of your class should have a much better exchange column. The Royal Purple (2 numbers, March) Whitewater, Wis. Normal—These papers possess reporters who know how to write news in a form attractive and interesting to the public. Their original Spice" is excellent. WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US. Goldenrod, Wayne State Normal, Neb.—The Messenger is certainly an interesting paper. Your literary notes are especially good and show a live spirit in the societies. The joke section shows much originality. Monmal, Montana State Normal—We like the size and quality of The Messenger. We suggest a table of contents. SPRING. A whisper on the heath I hear, And blossoms deck the waking wood; Ah. surely now the virgin year Is in her blushing maidenhood. —Watson. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 Bunny Welch (Philo meeting)—"I move that the members of this Club be requested to remove about ten packages of gum from their mouths. H. Heath (a guilty member)—"Perhaps Miss Welch would like me to divide with her." Bunny—"No, thank you; I'm not a socialist." Miss Baxter—"Last Summer, while out cruising on the Bay, I had some experience. Even now, I like to sit down and bring them all up again." Mr. Bonser (coming from Sociology Class)—"Gee! I'd like Sociology if we studied about polygamy and monogamy all the time. I know something about that." New Junior Girl—"Doesn't Mr. Bond screw his face up funny? But all great people have something the matter with tnem." Miss Worden (after arising an hour too early)—"I didn't go to sleep again for fear of waking the family." M. Steele—"Have you saw my grammar?' E. Lichty—"No, but I hear it." ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER Shopper (to the clerk)—"I would like some powder." Clerk—"Mermen's?" Shopper^—"No, Vimmen's." Notice, To Class and Club Organizations. I hereby wish to announce to the general public that I am not in the moving picture business. The school organizations will, in the future, confer with the Selig Picture Co., in regard to Klipsun material. (Signed) Louis MAGLAUGHLIN. • Miss Baxter (taking the roll)—"I see a few absent people." Student (studying Paradist Lost)—"What is the place, 'Umbo?'" Miss Neitz—"Why, that is the 'Fool's Paradise.' " Miss Britton—"Just where is that, Miss Neitz?" Miss Worden (calling roll)—"Strange names we come across, such as 'Merry Christmas Day.' " Elva Nuttall (suddenly enthused)—"Yes, and I had a 'Pearl Button' in school once." One of the girls at the Philo-Thespian party was looking for a corresponding number among the boys. After asking A. Hennes twice, she went to Miss Jensen and said, "Do you know where the corresponding number to this is? I have asked everyone, including the two Mr. Hennes's?" To the amusement of Miss Jensen, only one Hennes was There! Mr. Baxter (R. S. Methods)—"You cannot add dogs and cats." Mr. Griffin—"Can't you reduce unlikely things to like things and add them?" Mr. B.—"Yes." Mr. G.—Then reduce cats and dogs to animals and add them." Miss Sperry's outline system in Story-Telling has been successful ! The Joke Editor appreciates the forethough which led a contributor to outline the following joke: Time: March 8th, 9th and 10th, 1915. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER 39 Place: History Class. Persons: Mr. Uddenberg, Marjorie Franks, Miss Worden, Class. Happenings: March 8, Mr. Uddenberg sat behind Miss Franks. March 9, Mr. Uddenburg sat in the same row as Miss Franks. March 10, Mr. Uddenberg sat behind Miss Franks. Conversation: Miss Worden—"I see Mr. Uddenberg has returned to his old seat. Marjorie, you couldn't have been very cordial to him." Marjorie (sweetly)—"Why, I tried to be." Miss W.—"No doubt about that." Climax: Mr. Uddenberg didn't move again. Conclusion: To be printed next month. Mr. Bever (Rural Soc.)—"What were we going to discuss to-day?" E. N. (waving her hand)—"Has Mr. Van Pelt got the mumps?" Mr. Epley (Agriculture)—"I see that there are some people chewing their cuds. Let's defer that until we take up the study of cows." Pauline Paulson (P. C. Methods)- "One—stand on toes." "Two—upward raise." "Three—Turn up 180°" Miss Edens (Eng. VI.)—"How many found the Seven Deadly Sins?" Miss Calori waves hand. Miss Edens—"Where did you find them?" Miss Calori—"Oh, I just knew them." Mr. Sanden (Psy. II.)—"I prefer to speak on an empty stomach." . The Lark. Miss Neitz—"What is the first thing the happy man does in the morning?" L. M.—"Gets up and hears the bird sing." ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 40 ---------- 40 THE MESSENGER • Miss N.—"What bird does he hear?" L. M.—"The rooster." • What the Public Did Not Hear in "Elijah." Nimmy Piatt—"Say, Mrs. Thatcher, Lemon and I want to sit in the front row." Miss Daley—"Look at Miss Worden and the rest of those kids." (This includes Miss Baxter.) Mrs. Thatcher—"Mr. Barter, will you please sing Tor Evermore'"? Mrs. Thatcher—"Everybody stand on Page 84." Don't jump at conclusions! The paints Mary Schuchart lost were used in painting the stage scenery for Elijah. • Miss B. (R. S. Methods)—"I think practical problems in Arithmetic would be studying the Parcel Post rates." Mr. Hulse—"Yes, and that would afford an excellent opportunity to play Post Office." • Miss Hogel—"I want this child's play stopped. It does not become a person who expects to go out as a teacher." Forrest Beck—"It does not become future teachers to paint, either." • A Senior committee has been appointed to solicit funds for the purchase of a W-E-L-C-O-M-E sign, to place at the entrance of their private burying ground. Juniors are contributing very liberally. This graveyard is a very unique affair, and in the name of Charity, deserves all the support that the Juniors can give it. Following is one of the epitaphs, carved on a board at the head of a grave: "Beneath this sod, unmarked by stone, A Senior lies, with head of bone; In mysteries of 'Psych.' he used to delve From eight at night to half past twelve. But alas, alack! oh, horrid fate! Nothing was able to penetrate The ivory walls composing his skull And the Faculty thought him very dull. To escape the Juniors and worldly care To the cafeteria he did repair Ate some 'junk' he couldn't digest, So here he lies in peaceful rest." ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page 41 ---------- THE MESSENGER 41 GLEANINGS FROM DRAWING EXAMS. I. Perspective is drawing objects to a vanishing point. II. Best representation is what you use when you look down the street. III. The level of the eye goes up as she passes away. IV. Parallel retiring horizontal lines appear to meet at the vanishing point. V. If an object is not retreating it appears as a straight line. VI. All vertical horizontal lines appear to meet at the level of the eye. VII. Classification of colors: Shallow, deep, weak, strong. VIII. An upright sphere is represented by a circle. Have You Heard About Our Sportsmen? W. Bonser went fishing last week and sat all day with bated breath but never caught a thing. Mr. Utike went over to Lummi reservation hunting. He shot at a pheasant, but hit a pig forty rods to the left. Albert didn't tell this; the pig squealed on him. But the best of all luck was when J. H. Leach went fishing with a tennis net and caught a foul (fowl). Heard in the Domestic Science Room—"Shut the door so the gas won't go out." Some points to be sure of before Teachers' Exams, in May: 1. How do you find the square of a crazy quilt? 2. Is Carlyle's "Essay on Burns" of any medical value. 3. Do the fruits of labor grow on trees? 4. Do South American dogs have a peruvian bark? 5. What kind of music can be played by a wrist-band? The western breeze is springing up, the ships are in the bay, And Spring has brought a happy change as Winter melts away, No more in stall or fire the herd of plowman finds delight; No longer with the biting frosts the open fields are white. —In the Springtime, Field. ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xiv] ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. 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MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET Immense Stock Prompt Service * * Satisfaction Guaranteed PUGET SOUND NAVIGATK)¥~C^ Doable Daily Steamer Service to Anacortes and Seattle 10:00 A. M. 9:00 P. M. DAILY STEAMER TO PORT TOWNSEND C. V. LA FARGE, Agent CITIZENS' DOCK Phone 992 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xxiii] ---------- BROKE YOUR GLASSES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult us at once. Our iron-bound guarantee is as good as a government bone1 that we can give you relief. PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The eyes must be examined by an Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Bye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses alone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if they do need glasses. We Can Fit tha Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. WILBER GIBBS Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xxiv] ---------- If you knew what the people know who are wearing glasses fitted by Woll, you would have him fit your glasses too. Exclusive Optometrist Optician. 205 W. Holly. F L U F F Y - F L U F F THE DRY SHAMPOO, MAKES THE HAIR SOFT AND FLUFFY PRICE 50 CENTS PER BOX For Sale by E N G B E R G P H A R M A CY DO YOURSELF JUSTICE with the Schoolboards, by sending nothing but a First-Class, Well-Finished Photograph with your application. Cheap, poor work gives wrong impressions of the sender. Follow the crowd, where nothing but the BEST is to be. had, to the BROWN STUDIO CORNER ELK AND HOLLY When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xxv] ---------- Belfingham, Washington * SUMMER SESSION OF 1915 * Eight Weeks' Term Opens on Monday, June 7. Enlarged Faculty will direct the work. Entire Laboratory and Shop Equipment Available to Students. All Grades of the Training School Open for Practical Teaching. Full Particulars in the March Bulletin; send for a Copy. O. W. NASH, Principal When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 April - Page [xxvi] ---------- Read the Special Offer to Students and Teachers J. B. WAHL OPENING UP THE NEW SPRING THINGS FOR MISSES AND GIRLS $3.00 SILK PETTICOATS, $1.98 Good quality fresh Messaline, with tucked and plaited flounce, double sewn welt seams, cut with ample fullness, in order to meet the demand for wider skirts; can be had in all the good spring colors, Rose, Belgium, Royal and Navy Blue, Emerald, Gray, Sand Black and White. If you have an eye for correctness in your individual appearance, you will certainly want to see these very smart new Spring Coats, Suits and Dresses, fresh from the best makers in the land. Supplementing the display of apparel are fresh, new goods, in all departments—it would be a task to point out tone as more deserving, for each vies in interest with the other. Ample stocks from the best standard lines are found here. This is a partial list: "Kayser's" Silk and other fabric Gloves. "Fowne's," "Dent's" and "Es-kay" Kid Gloves. "Phoenix," "Onyx" and "Kayser's" Silk and Lisle Hosiery. "Carter's," "Springfield" and Merode Underwear. "Henderson," "La Princesse," and Bien Jolie Corsets. "Oe Bevois" and "Bien Jolie" Brassiers. "Ferris" Waists for Women, Misses and Children. "Modern Make" House Dresses and Middies. "Dorothy Dodd" Shoes for women and growing girls. "Mark Cross" Landon Leather Goods. "Crane's" Box Stationery. "Wirthmor" and "Welworth" Blouses. TO TEST THE MESSENGER'S VALUE AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM FOR US— A special discount of 10 per cent will be allowed to students and teachers during all of the month of April, if you will mention The Messenger. This is a test case and good only until May 1, 1915. J. B. WAHL. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention MessengerPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:33240
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 April
Date: 1915-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191504
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 080 1915-04-21 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School, at 8 P.M. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the Principal and the Secretary. The m
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 080 1915-04-21 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal
Show more1915-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 080 1915-04-21 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School, at 8 P.M. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the Principal and the Secretary. The minutes of March 8th were read and approved. BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED: LOCAL VOUCHERS: York Addition Market - 3.25. Mike Ponti - 4.00. Sweet Grocery Company - 14.75. Sanitary Meat Market - .75. Stark Piano Company - 17.50. Lowman and Hanford - 1.50. Lowman and Hanford - 1.63. 4040 Lowman and Hanford - 2.22. 3986 G. E. Stechert and Co. - 175.83. 3925 G. E. Stechert and Co. - 4.41. 4058 Lowman and Hanford - 19.55. 3980 Lowman and Hanford - 2.37. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 2.30. 4084 Lowman and Hanford - 1.55. 4083 Standard Oil Company - 4.35. 4000 Library Bureau - 5.60. 3929 Himebaugh and Browne - 11.35. 4025 J. B. Lippincott Co. - 1.20. 4023 Educational Aid Society - 1.00. 4033 Union Printing Co. - .25. Union Printing Co. - 3.00. Wells Fargo Express Co. - 1.38. The National Education Assn. - 2.00. 4053 Puget Sound Marine Assn. - 2.00. 4077 Union Printing Co. - .35. 4055 American Historical Assn. - 3.00. 4080 Union Printing Co. - 1.60. 4082 Union Printing Co. - 4.10. 4081 Montague and McHugh - 4.93. Sweet Grocery Co. - 200.64. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - .50. 4034 Morse Hardware Co. - 1.25. Evans Bros. - 2.50. Pacific Tel. Co. - 6.00. Peter Frank - 2.25. 4051 Christopher and Blythe - 7.10. Standard Market - 12.13. Ford Creamery Co. - 153.60. York Addn. Market - 145.67. Pacific Steam Laundry - 17.80. Whatcom Dairy - 70.23. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 28.50. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 3.75. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 18.75. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 15.40. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 13.75. Lowman and Hanford - 3.67. H. R. Hunting - 65.00. 3986 G. E. Stechert and Co. - 89.41. 4043 F. L. Welcome - 15.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 081 1915-04-21 STATE FUNDS Miscellaneous Supplies: 3781 Normal Book Store - 2.00. 3824 Normal Book Store - 20.22. 3835 Normal Book Store - 11.45. 3847 Normal Book Store - .05. 3861 Normal Book Store - .30. 3868 Normal Book Store - 17.90. 3934 Normal Book Store - 4.60. 3947 Normal Book Store - 2.00. 3956 Mathes Book Store - 3.80. 3960 Normal Book Store - .75. 3964 Normal Book Store - 3.25. 3966 Weiser Drug Co. - 17.35. 3970 Normal Book Store - 1.35. 3974 B. B. Furniture Co. - .54. 3982 Normal Book Store - 1.00. 3996 Mathes Book Store - .35. 3998 Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 10.00. 3999 Normal Book Store - .90. 4003 Normal Book Store - .25. 4004 L. A. Williard - 2.00. 4006 Barker and Son - 1.00. 4011 Morse Hardware Co. - 4.70. 4014 Morrison Mill Co. - 8.05. 4016 Union Printing Co. - 1.70. 4018 Normal Book Store - 1.60. 4020 Morse Hardware Co. - .60. 4026 Morse Hardware Co. - 9.48. 4027 Barker and Son - 1.00. 4029 Long Seed Store - .50. 4030 Sweet Grocery Co. - 1.45. 4031 Morse Hardware Co. - .88. 4032 Mr. Lamkin - 4.40. 4036 Mutual Paper Co. - 65.95. 4037 Chas. Bennerstrom - .75. 4041 Spalding and Co. - 1.40. 4044 Morse Hardware Co. - .85. 4046 Montague and McHugh - 6.06. 4048-9 Normal Book Store - 72.90. 4050 S. B. Irish and Co. - 2.00. 4057 John Castner - 2.50. 3668 Normal Book Store - 1.40. 3678 Normal Book Store - 1.40. 3692 Normal Book Store - 1.50. 3697 Normal Book Store - 1.70. 3744 Normal Book Store - 1.25. 2017 Clark Electric Co. - 4.40. 3845 Normal Book Store - 6.00. 3936 Normal Book Store - 2.70. 3954 Normal Book Store - .90. 4042 Morse Hardware Co. - .62. 4047 Morse Hardware Co. - 4.25. 4035 Morse Hardware Co. - 6.02. 3988 Mr. Lamkin - 1.75. A. G. Spaulding and Co. - 1.43. Mutual Paper Co. - 14.18. Morrison Mill Co. - 20.00. 4017 Northwest Hardware Co. - 17.05. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 082 1915-04-21 4028 E. T. Mathes Book Co. - 1.44. E. T. Mathes Book Co. - .90. Pacific Steam Laundry - 9.05. 4059 V. E. Johnson - 98.90. 4060 Sweet Grocery Co. - 1.30. 4061 Montague and McHugh - .20. 4062 G. E. Ludwig - .25. 4065 Irving Banghart and Co. - 2.08. 4066 Normal Book Store - 6.00. 4067 Milton Bradley Co. - 30.97. 4068 Normal Book Store - 10.45. 4070 Bellingham Business College - 4.00. 4071 Normal Book Store - 6.90. 4072 Union Printing Co. - 3.60. 4073 B. B. Furniture Co. - 1.60. 4074 Griggs Stationery Co. - 3.45. 4075 Montague and McHugh - 1.08. 4075 S. A. Atwood - 2.25. 4075 Griggs Stationery Co. - 2.95. 4075 Priscella Needlecraft Shop - .40. 4076 Milton Bradley Co. - 15.88. Normal Book Store - 28.50. Lowman and Hanford - 2.40. Canfield Caulkins - 2.95. 3509 R. C. Stephen - 5.00. Fuel, Light and Water. 4038 Standard Oil Co. - 1.10. Mar. Normal Messenger - 5.00. Postage - 10.68. Postage - 64.52. Postage - 12.00. Parcels Delivery - 1.61. Parcels Delivery - 2.00. Mar. Water - City Treasurer - 29.45. Mar. Fuel Oil - Standard Oil Co. - 196.61. Mar. Electricity - Puget S. T. L. and P. - 54.50. Mar. Gas Do - 11.75. Mar. Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 20.26. Traveling Expense - G. W. Nash - 17.10. Parcels Delivery - 1.40. Craven and Green - 10.00. Postage on Bulletin - 10.00. Postage stamps - 32.13. Bellingham Truck Co. - 8.45. Notarial Exp. - Registrar - 13.00. Standard Oil Co. - 4.35. Salaries. Printing Office Assistants - 4.40. Aida Uddenberg - 25.00. Frances Green - 1.65. Heating Plant. 4009 Northwest Hardware Co. - 3.50. 4010 Barnhart Bros. and Spindler - 1.90. 4063 Union Printing Co. - 5.00. 4064 Morse Hardware Co. - 3.78. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 083 1915-04-21 Repairs and Improvements. Chas. Stanbra - .75. 4019 S. J. Myers - 2.50. 4052 S. A. Atwood - 1.00. 3978 Morrison Mill Co. - 4.00. 3973 S. J. Myers - 1.00. 3955 S. J. Myers - 3.00. 4045 S. A. Atwood - 1.00. 4039 Whidby Island Sand and Gravel Co. - 3.01. 4069 Morse Hardware Co. - 3.46. RECOMMENDATIONS OF PRINCIPAL AS TO SUMMER SCHOOL The Principal presented his written recommendations concerning the approaching Summer session of the school, as follows: Bellingham, Washington, April 21, 1915. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, State Normal School, Bellingham, Washington. Gentlemen: Herewith I present to you a few recommendations concerning the summer session: First of all, I wish to announce the selection of Dr. Frank Deerwester to serve as Dean, and recommend that his extra compensation be fixed at $200.00. Miss Rose Baxter has asked to be excused during the session, and I recommend in her place Mr. C. L. Kezer, graduate of the Central Normal School, Edmond, Oklahoma, and the State University at Lawrence, Kansas, at a salary for the two months of $200.00. Miss Ida A. Baker asks to be released, and suggests Miss Hulda B. Hainke, Science Instructor in the City Schools, as substitute at $200.00 for the session. I therefore recommend the employment of Miss Hainke. Miss Ada Hogle finds it impossible to carry forward her work in Drawing, and I propose in her stead, Miss Araminte Holman, Instructor in Art at the State Normal College, Emporia, Kansas. Miss Holman is highly recommended and is willing to serve the eight weeks for $225. I propose that Mr. Harry L. Deitz, Manual Training Instructor in the city schools of Seattle, be secured to assist in Manual Training for the last six weeks of the session at a salary of $225. I ask an appropriation of $100. for lectures by our National Commissioner of Education, and $125 for a series of talks and conferences by President Andrew W. Smith of the Thomas Normal Training School, Detroit, Michigan. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 084 1915-04-21 Miss Lucy S. Norton, Superintendent of the Training Department, requests to be relieved from work without pay for the last four weeks of the session, and I recommend that her request be granted. The Carnegie Foundation for the promotion of International Conciliation offers to send to the institution, Professor Percy B. Burnet, who will give an eight weeks' series of lectures in Spanish, South American History, and International Polity. The Foundation promises to pay Professor Burnet $300 and travelling expenses for this service, and ? to pay this amount through this institution. I recommend that the proposal be accepted. Miss Sands, Assistant Librarian, wishes to be absent during the summer session, and Miss Wilson, the Librarian, states that three helpers can be installed for the amount of money that is usually paid to the Assistant Librarian. I therefore suggest that Miss Wilson and the President be authorized to choose three helpers who shall perform the services in the Library usually committed to Miss Sands, - it being understood that this will result in no additional burden to the State. By approving the foregoing adjustments the school will make a saving as follows: On Miss Baxter's salary - $60.00. On Miss Baker's salary - 70.00. On Miss Hogle's salary - 35.00. On Miss Norton's salary - 170.00. Total - $335.00. The added expense for the summer session will be as follows: Dean's extra compensation - $200.00. Salary of Mr. Deits - 225.00. Salary of Mr. Claxton - 100.00. Salary of Mr. Smith - 125.00. Total - $650.00. This means that we have in prospect a net increase of $315 in our expenditures because of the summer session. It is not impossible that we may find it necessary to seek additional teaching assistance, but our extra expenditure is not likely to exceed $500. Hoping that the above suggestions may have the approval of the Board, and trusting that you will give to the President, authority to secure such additional assistance as may be required in case of stress, I remain, Very respectfully yours, G. W. Nash, President. The Principal's recommendations as above set forth were on motion adopted by the Board. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 085 1915-04-21 WITH REFERENCE TO MR. PATCHIN. Mr. W. H. Patchin, of the Faculty, appeared before the Board and made a statement with reference to a resolution of ?sure passed by the Board at its meeting July 8, 1914, ?view of explanations made by Mr. Patchin it was ordered that the ?uses censuring Mr. Patchin be expunged from the record. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR The Principal presented a further written report and recommendations with reference to salaries of teachers and other employees of the school, and as to certain additions to ? changes among the faculty and also to various other matters for the school year commencing in September. The recommendations as presented were tentatively accepted, ?cept as to final adjustment of salaries, which was taken under advisement. RESIGNATION OF MR. GEBAROFF PRESENTED. The written resignation of Mr. A. Gebaroff was presented the Principal, and was taken under advisement. APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER. An application for the position of assistant engineer was received from Mr. John Eggers, and placed on file. SALARIES FROM SALARY FUND. It was ordered that commencing April 1st, all salaries, heretofore paid from Library and Edens Hall and other local funds, except the Matron and house assistants of Edens Hall, ?e hereafter paid from the Salary Fund. VERNIE SMITH ASSISTANT TO DEAN OF WOMEN. The employment of Miss Vernie Smith as assistant to the Dean of Women, at a compensation of $20.00 per month, was approved. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE STANDARD OIL CO. A new contract with the Standard Oil Co. for supplying fuel oil to the school at $1.05 per barrel of 42 gallons from March 1, 1915 to Mar. 1, 1917, duly executed was received and placed on file. VOUCHER TO LECTURE COMMITTEE. It was ordered that a voucher for $80.00 be issued in favor of the Lecture Course Committee upon the Rebate Fund, transferring the balance to which the Committee is entitled at this date. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 086 1915-04-21 REIMBURSEMENT TO MARY I. HATT. It was ordered that a voucher be drawn on Edens Hall funds in the sum of $5.70 in favor of Miss Mary I. Hatt, returning an overpayment for board. The Board then adjourned. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 087 1915-04-29 The Board of Trustees met in adjourned session at their office in the Normal School, at 8 P.M. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the Principal and Secretary. OVERPAYMENT REFUNDED TO LEILA MCCOY Leila McCoy having been obliged to leave school on account of the death of her father, it was ordered that her overpayment of board at the Dormitory be refunded in the amount of $7.30. STEEL LOCKER PROPOSALS The Principal presented bids which he had received on 12 x 12 x 42 steel lockers from various dealers as follows: Each Kohler Supply Co., Seattle, "Federal" - 2.60. J. N. Selby, Agt. Bellingham, "Medart" - 3.33. S. W. R. Dally, Seattle, "Durand" - 3.01. Narraganset Machine Co., Providence, R.I. Standard - 3.36. The lowest and best bid having been submitted by the Kohler Supply Co., it was recommended by the Principal that 750 of these lockers be purchased from them immediately, k.d.; f.o.b. Bellingham at $2.60 each. He further suggested that $1500. of the cost price be paid from the Operation and Maintenance fund and that the remaining $450. be paid from the Locker fund. Mr. J. N. Selby was present in person, and exhibited a sample of the lockers sold by him. Samples of the "Durand" were also inspected. It was ordered by the Board that a sample of the "Federal" locker be procured for the inspection of the Trustees, and that the matter of making a purchase be left to Trustees Barlow and Olsen. GASOLENE LAWN MOWER The Principal called attention to the need of a power lawn-mower, and reported that he had secured competitive prices from various dealers as follows: Northwest Hardware Co., " Ideal Junior" 25 in. cut - $225.00. Contractors Equipment Co. Seattle, "Ideal Junior" 25 in. cut - 238.00. Morse Hardware Co., "Fenden" 25 in. cut - 215.00. Pickering Hardware Co. "Fenden" 25 in. cut - 212.75. It was decided that the "Fenden" mower was the one offering the most favorable price, and it was accordingly ordered purchased from the Pickering Hardware Co. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 088 1915-04-29 PROPOSALS FROM ARCHITECTS Mr. M. H. Gerlach, Architect, of Lynden, being present offered a written communication stipulating percentages he would charge for his professional services on work done for the school. The communication was placed on file. It was decided that other architects be also invited to make proposals along the same line. CHANGES OF BOOKS, ETC. TO HAVE APPROVAL OF PRINCIPAL On motion it was ordered by the Board that no changing of text books or equipment used in the school be permitted except upon approval of the Principal. RAISING WORK-SHOP The Principal was authorized to have the wooden work? in the rear of the grounds raised sufficiently to permit h? room for a tool house and accommodations for automobiles, and to make enclosures. EXCHANGE OF VICTROLA The Principal reported that a Victrola belonging to the school could be exchanged for a much better Columbia Grap? phone by a payment of $35.00, and recommended that the exchange be made. The Board approved the proposal. COMMUNICATION FROM MISS DAWSON A communication was received from Miss Lulu B. Dawson expressing the hope that she might be able to recommence her work in the school, with the coming school year, and stating that she wished to be considered an applicant for re-election. Owing to grave doubts as to Miss Dawson's physical ability to take up her work this year, her leave of absence was extended till such time as her health may be recovered. LEAVES OF ABSENCE In compliance with applications for leave of absence as presented by the Principal in his recommendations for the school year, 1915-16, at the meeting of April 21st. A years leave of absence was granted to each of the following teachers the Board reserving the right to extend such leave indefinitely in any case: F. W. Epley, Ida A. Baker, Maud Drake, Minerva Lawrence, LaVerne Knowles, Gertrude Worden, Mrs. Doris B. Smith. MR. GEBAROFF RE-EMPLOYED The Principal recommended that the employment of Mr. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 089 1915-04-29 Gebaroff be continued, he to be an assistant in the Manual Training Department till June, 191? at a salary of $100.00 per month. Mr. Gebaroff to have the privilege of withdrawing at any time upon giving notice. The recommendation as to W. D. Bay was withdrawn. DEAN OF SUMMER SCHOOL Dr. Frank Deerwester was granted extra salary as Dean of Summer School to the amount for the session of $200.00. ELECTION OF TEACHERS AND FIXING SALARIES The matter of the election of teachers and fixing of salaries for the school year 1915-1916 as per the schedule presented by the Principal April 21, 1915 was taken up. After deliberation upon the same, the President's salary was fixed per month at $375.00. he to remain in charge of summer school as well as regular session. Teachers were then elected to positions and at salaries per month for 12 months as indicated in the following schedule: G. W. Nash, President - 375.00. Frank Deerwester, Vice-President-Education - 2/5.00. Elmer L. Cave, School Administration - 25.00. Rose Baxter, Education - 135.00. T. E. Hulse, Education - 150.00. Delia Keeler, Education - 100.00. Frances S. Hays, Dean of Women - 145.00. Ada Hogle, Drawing and Handwork - 140.00. Helen N. Rhodes, Drawing and Design - 105.00. M. Belle Sperry, English - 165.00. Olive Edens, English - 120.00. Mary C. Bowen, English - 110.00. E. A. Bond, Mathematics - /80.00. T. H. Hunt, Mathematics - 105.00. Mary L. Jensen, Latin - 135.00. Wm. L. Moodie, Biological Science - 165.00. James Bever, History and Sociology - 170.00. Hazel Vollmer, History and English - 100.00. Henry C. Phillipi, Physics and Chemistry - 155.00. Mrs. F. F. Thatcher, Vocal Music - 120.00. Lucy S. Norton, Supt. Training School - 180.00. W. H. Patchin, Principal High School - 135.00. Mrs. M. I. Termaat, Supervisor 7th and 8th Grades - 135.00. Margaret McCarthy, Supervisor 5th and 6th Grades - 125.00. Ida A. Felt, Supervisor Upper Grades - 135.00. Hattie Willoughby, Supervisor 3d and 4th Grades - 125.00. Catharine Montgomery, Supervisor 1st and 2nd Grades - 135.00. M. Ethel Brown, Supervisor Lower Grades - 125.00. Gertrude Earhart, Upper Grade Super. City System - 135.00. Nellie Lee, Lower Grade Super. City System - 100.00. Mabel Z. Wilson, Librarian - 140.00. Effie Sands, Assistant Librarian - 95.00. May Mead, School Nurse - 100.00. Rheba Nicherson, Physical Training - 105.00. Sam E. Carver, Physical Training - 90.00. A. C. Herre, Geography and Agriculture - 150.00. V. H. Hoppe, Expression - 125.00. Abby H. Sumner, Expression - 100.00. Sarah ?. Ormsby, Domestic Science - 125.00. Nellie McCown, Domestic Art - 115.00. Helen Beardsley, German and French - 125.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1915 Volume 05 - Page 090 1915-04-29 Charles R. Scudder, Manual Training - ?. A. Gebaroff, Manual Training - ?. John W. Thompson, Penmanship - ?. Mme. Davenport-Engberg, Violin - ?. Mrs. Loveland-Jones, Piano - ?. Mrs. Irving J. Cross, Piano - ?. JANITOR AND NIGHT-WATCHMAN A recommendation of M. Grady for the position of Janitor by Mr. Barlow; also of Chas. Cunningham for the position of night-watchman. On motion Mr. Grady was elected Janitor, Trustee Olsen not voting. The matter of the election and salaries of employees other than teachers was deferred till a subsequent meeting. The Board then adjourned. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11603
Title: Messenger - 1915 March
Date: 1915-03-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1915_0301
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915_0301 ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER MARCH, 1915 ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS GQ Don't Envy the Well Dressed Woman. She tfses Pictorial Review Patterns All the New Spring Goods ate Now In We invite you to call and see t
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Show more1915_0301 ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER MARCH, 1915 ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS GQ Don't Envy the Well Dressed Woman. She tfses Pictorial Review Patterns All the New Spring Goods ate Now In We invite you to call and see the new Spring lines of Dress Goods, Silks, Wash Fabrics and White .Goods. NEW SUITS, SKIRTS, WAISTS AND DRESSES Always glad to show you whether you want to buy or not. Ten per Cent. Discount to Normal Studanta Enlarge THE BEST KODAK PICTURE YOU HAVE WE WILL TELL YOU WHICH QNE TO SELECT, AND DO THE ENLARGING AT A MODERATE PRICE. ENGBBRffS PHARMAp WhenOPAtronisinff Advertl««r» Mtntion MM«tiMF*r ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [ii] ---------- WHISPERINGS OF SPRING DURING THE PAST MONTHS WE HAVE BEEN PREPARING FOR THE DAYS YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NOW. THROUGH-OUT THE ENTIRE STORE SPRING AND SUMMER MERCHANDISE IS IN EVIDENCE. STYLISH NEW MILLINERY—CHIC NEW SUITS BEAUTIFUL NEW SILKS AND DRESS MATERJALS, DAINTY NEW WASH MATERIALS, SOFT WHITE FABRICS FOR GRADUATION DRESSES, GLOVES, NECKWEAR, AND EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED IN DRY GOODS IS DISCOUNTED TEN PER CENT TO ALL NORMAL STUDENTS. MONTAGUE McHUGH Bellingham, Washington NEW CLOTHES FOR SPRING 1915, MADE BY HART SCHAFFNER MARX NOW IN STOCK, PRICED $18.00 TO $35.00. CLOTHCRAFT ALL WOOL CLOTHES $12 TO $18.00. Satisfaction Always * * GAGE=DODSON CO. BELLINGHAM When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [iii] ---------- BATTERS BY BROS. —Always Reliable— New Fabrics for Summer Wear —Use Home Journal Patterns— Wear Munsing Underwear IT WILL BE ALL O. K. WHEN SHE SEES THAT IT CAME FROM HORST'S FLORAL SHOP Free Atfto Delivery 1250 Elk Street Phone 386 hCOLLINS CUT RATE DRUG STORE Special Discounts PARISIAN IVORY HAIR BRUSHES AND COMBS PERFUMES TALCUM POWDERS CUTLERY Eastman Dealers in Kpdaks and Supplies GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing Advertisers Mention.Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [iv] ---------- •I • We Make it Good I • Our Friends Make it Famous • • Ford's j • Ice Cream j 9 . and . . ! • Butter ] • PHONE 43 131* R- R- A V E - I • ^ • • • • • • • • • ^ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i Larson's Livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL. EXPRESS AND DRAYING PJinnp. 70 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [v] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street ,. WHEN YOU THINK OP Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students FLOWERS THE BEST AT G. G. BARKER lt; SON 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR EASTER THE: LEADER Decidedly Better Ready-to-Wear Goods lot the Money v v v Agents for Nemo and Gossard Corsets TH£ LEADER When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [vi] ---------- FREE AUTO DELIVERY TELEPHONE 733 Parisian Dye Works Consolidated With The City Dye Works 1238 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. NORflAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1224 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington "Hoot" Hoot The "Wise" men who want real value in good Clothing—take the elevator and save $10.00 Pelegren Martin UP-STAIRS CLOTHIERS Second Floor ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [vii] ---------- HUNGRY ? VISIT THIRSTY gt; The Delicious Shop 209 East Holly Street FOR DELICIOUS HOME BAKED GOODS, AND DELICATESSEN. Cafeteria Lunch, Tea Room and Fountain Drinks Easter, Easter, Easter WE HAVE EASTER LILLIES, 1200 POTS OF THEM. WATCH WINDOWS FOR PRICES —AT— KERSEY'S FLOWER SHOP TEL. 408 ALASKA BUILDING New Shoes WE HAVE THE NEW MILITARY LACE BOOTS, ALSO THE NEW GAITER BUTTON BOOTS IN BLACK, GRAY, AND FAWN TOPS; ALL SIZES AND WIDTHS. Ten Per Cent. Discount to Students FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE lt;? EriBOSSED STATIONERY, CARDS, ETC. THEY COST LESS AT =^ SUN DRUG CD. lt;Ss 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [viii] ---------- Announcement OWING TO THE HEAVY DEMAND WE HAVE HAD FOR WRAPPING PARCEL POST PACKAGES, WE HAVE PURCHASED SPECIAL PAPER AND TWINE FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO WRAP ANY SIZE PACKAGE YOU DESIRE TO MAIL, AND TO GUARANTEE IT TO WITHSTAND ROUGH USAGE IN TRANSIT. THE FEE FOR THIS SERVICE WILL BE FIVE CENTS. THE NORMAL GROCERY U. S. POST OFFICE STATION, NO. 8 Alexander Noyes, Props. 700 Cedar Street, Phone 1041 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [ix] ---------- B. S. N. S. GLASS FINS 1 9 15 K. L. S. PINS TO ORDER NORMAL SCHOOL SOUVENIR SPOONS , j , MULLER ASPLUND JEWELERS Next to First National Bank LATEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE STYLES IN SPRING MILLINERY, AT CURTISS MILLINERY 205 West Holly Street Use Owl Drugs The Rexall Store AWT PHARMACY V ^ • • M^ Corner Dock and Holly Streets Phone 556-723. Free Delivery. B. SL E. WOMEN'S UP-STAIRS STORE SAM?LE SHOES $4 to $6 Vafoes, for $2.45 to $2.95 Quackenbush Bldg., Dock and Holly When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [x] ---------- EDISON THEATRE TRAVEL WITH Runaway June THE INTERESTING, PERILOUS ROAD OF Love - Mystery - Adventure ATTACK WITH HER THE WORLD-OLD Question Of Money BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE In the Great Photo-Play Serial Runaway June By GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER E¥ERY Friday and Saturday - . —— ^ ^— When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xi] ---------- Facts that Tell the caldiesare Reason Why the Best A young lady came into the store the other day and bought some of our candies, and the next day she came back again, and in talking about our candies she said. "Why, Mr. Smaby, I have discovered something." I asked what it was, "Why," she said, "I do not have to buy as much of your candies as I do of others." I still pressed the question to find out the reason why. "Well, to tell the truth, your candies are so much richer than the others that it doesn't take as much to satisfy me." * In Candies Like Everything Else, It Pays to Buy the Best. -*- For Candies and Ice Cream that are made different, taste different, try Smaby's EAT SMABY'S DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES You will know also, that the price will be right When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELUNGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co, 1311 Railroad Avenue T H E : STAFF Editor-in-Chief- -FRANCES GREEN Assistant Editor—BEN TIDBALL Business Manager - C . O. BAUGHMAN Literary IRA MILLER Freshmen - - - CARL PLATZ Calendar RUTH CONNER High School . FRANK HERRMANN Jokes IONE OWEN Organizations— Athletics J. HARVEY LEACH Philomathean - KENTON HOUGAN Exchange INES HERRE Thespians - - MABEL CLEARY Alumni LOLA MOY Y. W. C. A. - GERTRUDE McMAHAN Delphian - - DOROTHEA EPLEY Classes- Alkisiah - - MERRY DAY Senior MARY CAMPBELL H. L. S. - - JUNE MATHENY Junior - MAUDE MANLEY ' Choral Club - MATTIE WOOD Sophomore LOUISA VULLIET Glee Club - - - I. B. SMITH TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act ofCongress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. March, 1915 No. 6 The judges of the Prize Story and Poem Contest have awarded the prizes to Ben Tidball, '16, for "The Coward," and to Miss Lee Sherwood, '15, for three poems, "Twilight Dreaming," "The Blues," and "The April Rain." All appear in this issue. * Miss Nellie A. Gray, former Dean of Women and Associate Teacher of Geography, who has been absent on leave this year, has tendered her resignation to the Board of Trustees. Miss Gray has been with this school since 1905 and was for two years Supervisor of the Intermediate Grades. She is now taking up work with the Vineland School for sub-normal children in Vineland, New .Jersey. We wish her great success in her new work. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER Report has come to us that the local high school is to undergo various improvements during the summer. Young men of that school will do the work and be paid for it. It is said this will provide work with less danger to the inexperienced boy than that which he. does in the mill during our summer vacation. Perhaps this suggestion would be of some value to the Normal School. — * Land adjoining our school property has been offered to the Bellingham State Normal School Board by Mr. George Jenkins and Mr. George Hale, for experimental purpose. This is certainly what we need for greater growth along the agricultural lines. We ought to have a little more practical experience before taking up all of Mr. Newbill's suggestions as to teaching this subject in the country schools. It is certainly an excellent opportunity for us, and we hope the board will be of the same opinion. * Rumor has it that Oregon has passed a law making the salary of women teachers the same as that of the men. Doesn't Washington need a law like that? We certainly have some women who are more successful in the profession than many men drawing higher salaries. Why? * A R UDE A WA KENING. Last night I was toiling and working, And struggling with tasks—but in vain, For something, it seemed, had come o'er me And wildered my poor tired brain. My eyes soon blurred and grew misty, My head sank low on my breast, All thought of assignments had left me My mind was content and at rest. Rut soon a sweet vision came o'er me, A dream of the days past and gone,— / saw the fields and the pastures Of my own dear old country home. The road leading into the village, Where oft to and fro 1 did roam, And the old familiar faces Of people that once I had known. While thus I was gazing in rapture, Reviewing those scenes once again, I heard a dull crash, as of thunder, In my Head was a feeling of pain. I saw but the ceiling above me, At my side was an overturned chair, On the floor books and papers lay scattered— Grim relics of scholarly care, —K. H. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 COMING EVENTS. March 5. Miss Bowen, "A Snap Shot of Japan." March 6.—Dr. Nash speaks at Alger. March 10.—Madame Davenport-Engberg's recital. March 11.—Dr. Nash speaks at South Bend. March 15-25—Dr. Nash lectures in the county on "Community Interests." March 25-31.—Spring Vacation begins at 4:00 p. in. But be sure to be back for that 8:00 a. m. Class the morning of the thirty-first. April 1. Dr. Thomas E. Greene on "America, the World's Peacemaker." April 6. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "A Wider Industrial Field for Women." * January 27. Miss Bowen's greeting to the students was, "Through all my travels I have found nothing as wonderful as the beauty and scenery around Bellingham and Puget Sound; so I will say what Ex-President Roosevelt says, 'Dee-lighted.' " Mrs. Thatcher gives a few selections on the Victrola. We never tire of the "Sextette from Lucia." January 29. Election of officers for the Board of Control. Mr. Newbill, of the United States Agricultural Department, gives a most interesting talk on the Club Work on farms by the boys una girls. His saying is, "Can every can't in the dictionary." Dr. Nash admits there is no place like Bellingham. February 1. Mrs. Termaat's subject was, "The Situation of tue Cotton Industry." We certainly wish we might have listened longer to this most interesting talk. February 2. Junior girls and Freshmen girls play basketball. Juniors win. Some team I guess. February 3. Mrs. Thatcher gives a talk and musical program. We are glad she didn't get out by "turning the crank." For we did enjoy those Indian songs J ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER February 5. Miss Willoughby's story of the Faculty trip. Need more be said? February 8. Miss Wilson's talk on New Orleans was most thoroughly enjoyed. Introduction of Miss Conner and Mrs. Vaughn, the new members of the Board, by President Greene. Mr. Hollingsworth, of the Y. M. C. A. gives short talk. Just slightly ran over time. Pullman Glee Club gives concert. The girls at the Dorm, surely enjoyed the concert and the campus afterward. Pretty good stunt covering up the clock,—how did. you think of it? February 10. Miss Sperry's excellent talk on her trip to Europe this summer. Don't you like tobogganing? February 11. Thespian and Alkisiah Valentine parties. Oh, so many Hearts and Cupids! February 12. Lincoln's Birthday program given by Miss Joyce Day and Miss Bernice Welch. Indeed, it was greatly a] - preciated. February 13. Vancouver plays Normal,—a live basketball game. Several members of the Legislature present. Guess they will change their idea of the Normal if they see a game or two more, and may give us a larger appropriation. February 15. We hope you firtd that "Ingersoll" Miss Knowles. Dr. Nash was glad to have us "get away on time." We were sorry no one had a speech ready, but Mr. Patchings always ready to fill in with a few adjectives. February 17. Dr. Deerwester tells us some interesting things about the early life of Luther Burbank. February 19. Miss Neeff reads a George Washington selection and the school joins in singing National anthems. We are glad to stop a few minutes in our mad rush to observe the Birthday of the Father of Our Country. Remember, please, that Dr. Nash is not for sale, and don't change the Cafeteria bulletin. Normal beats Van Wyck. High School second in county. Some teams. What! February 22. Mt. Chuckanut is beginning to be popular early. February 23. Special Assembly to hear Miss Woodbury of New York City tell us about the immigration question. A thousand thanks to Mrs. Morse for bringing her. * The public schools of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, have been reorganized on the six-three-and-three plan. The Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Grades have been combined as a Junior High School, while the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Years have been formed into a Senior High School. * ' Patronize the men who patronize us. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 Literary TWILIGHT DREAMING. Did you ever come to a perfect day, % That stayed in your heart when 'twas gone away? A day of sunshine, and love, and flowers, And grasses green from yesterday's showers,— A day that ended in sunset glow, And twilight soft as the breezes blow. Well, this is the end of a perfect day, And its charm still holds my heart in sway; And I breathe the fragrance of apple-blooms, As fairies spin and waft from their looms Breezes, that kiss my cheek and sigh And dream of this perfect day gone by. *- THE BLUES. Tonight I'm blue! No honeyed phrases flow unbidden from my lips; Dark are my thoughts, And gloom doth fdl me to my finger tips. The very stars Are cold, and each a faithless love doth tell; E'en music now Doth seem to me a very funeral knell. At other times I felt as blithesome as a happy lark; But leave me now, The day was gloomy, and the night is dark,— And I am blue! ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER THE APRIL RAIN. Softly, sweetly, gently, Sifts the rain of April down, 'Mong old-fashioned flowers, And on earth moist and brown. The daisies greet it gladly, With faces pink and white, Nasturtiums, green and rosy, Turn up their goblets bright. The candy-tuft and primrose, Blue violet, and pink All turn up happy faces, As April's rain they drink. So, gently, softly, sweetly Sifts the rain of April down In grandmother's garden Just one mile out of town. — LEE SHERWOOD. * THE COWARD. PRIZE STORY. "Woop, woop, sonny! Don' git too hasty in yer verbal lam-bastin' uv thet feller. Ye caint always jedge too strong on looks, her actions either fer thet matter. Le'me tell ye a li'le something what happened oncet to yer Uncle Henry." "It wuz nigh onto forty years ago. A bunch uv us settlers was a-crossin' northern Wyoming, headin' fer th' Judist Basin. Them wiiz th' days, sonny, w'en Injuns wuz Injuns, an' men-folks didn't carry weapins aroun' for wimmen to admire. W'y, I remember as how we ariz one mornin' an' there weren't nary a ho'se in sight, 'cept a couple of cayuses we always kept picketed fer imergencies. Me an' old Bill Delaney clum a-stride uv them two bronchs, strapped on our firearms, an' started out to r'oun' up th' pesky beasts, which we naturally supposed had jest strayed off lookin' fer better grazin'. 'Twasn't long before We rid up on top uv a little hogback, an' lookin' down into a dry gully, seed six or seven yellar-skinned Siouxs in th' act uv di-vidin' up our bunch uv ho'ses." Here Uncle Henry paused to fill his old, yellow corncob. He held the lighted match until it was half consumed, while he peered into the distance as if trying to recall the memories of half a century ago. It was not until the match had almost burned his fingers that he applied it to his pipe, at the same time puffing away with all his eighty years vigor. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 "Did you get the horses, Uncle Henry?" I cautiously asked, for I well knew that an irritating question often stopped short a good story. "Did we git 'em Sonny, we added seven Sioux cayuses to our herd, an' I reckon them Injuns didn't ever hother about runnin' oil* with eny more ho'ses, either." Then, after a pause, "I believe it would kind o' go agin my appetite now to shoot even a Sioux Injun, but in them days I jest seemed to grow fat on sech recreation. "But, sonny, I'm kind o' gittin' off'n the track. As I wuz a sayin', we wuz headin' up across Northern Wyomin'—about fifty uv us—men, wimmen, and kids. Fer th' most part, it wuz a right respectable bunch. Didn't have eny uv yer gum-chawin' colts along thet set aroun' an' grumbled about th' natural het uv th' sun, an' snickered an' whinnied every time I dast to open my mouth, like thet herd of city-breds thet ye had out boatin' t'other day. These were real men an' wimmen, folks thet could look Injuns, starvation and Wyomin' sage brush right in th' eye an' never lose their grit. That is, all 'cept one—he was th' sorriest lookin', elongated, freckle-faced critter thet ever had th' nerve to wear a man's hat on his head. What he wuz a doin' out in thet country is more than I could fathom. I sometimes even wondered what he wuz a livin' fer. Said his name wuz 'Cholly,' an' the name, together with a appetite thet would shame a draft horse, wuz about everything thet he could lay claim to. Eat! Say, he would make a chuck box die of heart-failure in three days! Where he put it all is more than I can tell. I sometimes wondered ef his internal organs, perticularly those uv digestive fame, weren't made of pure Injun rubber! He'd jest throw th' top uv his head back like a coffeepot lid an' shovel grub into his toothpick anatomy until he resembled a piece uv worn out rope with a knot tied 'cross it's middle. I liked him jest about th' same ez I like a good-sized rattlesnake, an' to make matters more agreeable, he hung onto me like a leech sticks to yer skin when yer in swimmin'. Ef he had eny brains in th' peak uv his cranium, they wuz put there jest because Nature abhors a vacuum. Naturally I wuz full uv fun an' liked my joke ez well ez the next one. But when thet hungry lookin' coyote come a stragglin' aroun' puffin' away on his yal-ler- papered cigarettes, I jest seemed to cloud up inside an' sel« dom refrained from a few soft cuss words. "In spite of him, though, we were gittin' along fairly well until we struck the Soldier Crick country. I wuzn't surprised much thet we found trouble there, fer I had prophesied some mishap to our caravan th' first time I'd set my, eyes on Gholly. I wuz kind o' glad when trouble did ariz, so ez to be over with it an' thus have a chanc't to hike across th' Big Horns to th' Judith before winter set in. Bill came alongside uv me about ten o'clock thet mornin', and sez, 'Henry, don' let on, but theys Injuns over thet divide. I've seed 'em off and on all mornin' ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER a peekin' their red faces over th' hill.' 'Tell me somethin' I don't already know,' sez I, 'I've ben lookin' fer a good place to camp fer two hours.' "We men folks sort o' drew to one side an' held a li'le pow wow uv our own, an' it wuz decided to pitch camp at th' first waterin' hole. But luck wuz agin us, fer th' Injuns closed in aroun' us while we wuz yet crossin' a high plateau. We could fight jest ez well there ez eny place—it wuz th' water proposition thet worried us. You see, to th' best uv our calculations she wuz about two miles straight douwn to water through solid rock, or, on th' other han', she wuz about two miles northwest to water through solid Injuns, an' inside uv three days it would be up to us to reach it by one way or t'other. "Sonny, ef you're ever attacked by about three hundred Injuns out in th' middle uv a sage-brush flat with wimmen an' children along, never git too anxious about startin' th' murderin' game, fer the odds are decidedly agin ye. We'd fit Injuns before, though, so didn't need eny advice along thet line. Th' wagons wuz swung into a circle to enclose th' horses an' wimmen folks, an' every man took his position a facin' away from th' center uv th' circle. Thet is, every man 'cept Cholly, an' he wasn't a man. "I never seed anything so skeered in my life ez that chap wuz. He whined an' whimpered aroun', a wishin' thet he had never a come into thet turruble country, all th' time a gettin' th' wimmen folks more excited, until at last I jest naturally walks over to him an' gives him a good boot in his solar plexus. Thet kind uv settled him fer th' time. He lay'd down onto his face an' bellered like a two-year-ole kid, but he stopped confidin' his bad feelin's to th' rest of us. "We all laid there a waitin', never exchanging' a shot, for about a couple of hours, I reckon. All th' time them pesky Siouxs kept circlin' aroun' our camp jest out uv reach uv our guns, like ez ef they didn't care to test out our ability to aim straight. We finally concluded thet they wuz jest a waitin' until dark to begin their scalpin'. All at onct, however, we noticed thet one uv their bunch wuz a gallopin' straight toward us. Thet wuzn't Injun style, an' so we refrained from sendin' him to th' Happy Huntin' Grounds. As he got nearer he gave th' Sioux peace sign, then rid right among us. "It appeared that a few days before a train uv settlers had shot a member uv their party without eny excoose except thet every Injun ought to be shot. Thet infernal Injun insisted thet it wuz our party thet did th' good deed, an' he very generously agreed thet ef some one uv us men would walk over to their camp an' allow them to make hash out'n him, they'd call th' thing square. There wuz plenty uv men in our train who might volunteer to do jest thet thing, but we warn't th' sort to allow it. Mr. Injun was sent back bearin' th' good news thet we preferred to allow 'em to come an' take th' man. "I didn't remember then of Cholly bein* in hearin' distance, ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER but since, after thinkin' the matter over, I believe thet he did come up an' lend an ear to th' conversation. But we warn't interested in Cholly then—too busy gittin' things in order fer th' night attack. "We lay all night, every man at his post, but not an Injun showed his pesky head. An' th' next mornin' everything seemed to be ez free uv Injuns ez ye are uv soun' jedgement. A bunch uv us went out to reconnoiter aroun', though, fer we knowed blamed well thet them Injuns hadn't reformed over night. At th' head uv a little gully we come across th' mangled form uv Cholly, as mutilated ez ef a herd uv stampedin' cattle had tramped him down. Naturally nothin' good could be credited to him, an' we reached th' conclusion thet in tryin' to sneak away he'd run right smack onto some three hundred Injuns. Before goin' back to camp we gave him a burial, jest a few . rocks to keep th' coyotes from knawin' at his carcass, an' as a ' warnin' to others uv his kind that might be comin' along, stuck a board into th' ground at his head an' writ across th' face uv it, 'A Coward Lies Here.' "Upon reachin' camp we found as much excitement ez ef they'd found a weasle in th' hencoop. It seems thet one uv th' wimmenfolks had found a note tied to th' horn uv my saddle. It wuz writ to me an' signed by Cholly himself. I don' remember jest how it run, but he told ez how he'd heard th' Injun's offer an' waz a goin' out there to 'em an' give himself up so thet they'd leave us go on. "Sonny, 'tisn't often thet your Uncle Henry has eny time fer tears an' condolences, but thet wuz one time thet I broke th' rules. f . "Th' next day we took up our journey across th' Big Horn to th' Judith, but before leavin' we gave Cholly a white man's burial, an' with my own han's I writ across the board above his head, "A HEHO DIED HERE!'" BEN TIDBALL, '16. X AN HOUR WITH PROF. ." Two, three, four minutes after class-time, and Prof. — is sitting behind his desk in deep study. At the fifth and last minute the Class comes straggling in. They arrange themselves in their accustomed places, laughing and talking. For several moments nothing happens. Then a loud B-r-r-r-r-r. The Prof, rises, strides to the door, closes it, and strides back again. lt; .; .1: Prof.—"Hm .'—Ahem!—Hm!" The Class, having become used to this manner of opening recitations, manifest no such terror as might be expected. Another two-three minutes pass by unheeded. Then, lo! The Professor extracts a note-book from his left-hand pocket. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER Prof.—"I believe yesterday we were discussing, on Page 235, 'The growth of talent and genius.' Miss S., what is the suggestion of the author as to the proper way of recognizing financial genius?" Miss S.—"I don't believe I know." Prof.—"Miss P.?" Miss P. (confused)—"I-I didn't understand your question." Prof, (patiently)—"What is the proper way of recognizing financial genius, according to the author Miss P. (after a few moments of deep thought)—"Well, I haven't read this, but I have an idea what it is." Prof.—"Well, let's hear it." Miss P.—"Well,—I don't know just how to say it; but— well, anyway oh, I know, but I can't say it." Prof, (to Class, in general)—"I don't get just what I want. Anyone? (scans Class searchingly; a hand is modesty raised in the back row.) Now, Miss H., what do you say?" Miss H. (gently) —"Isn't it a little warm in here?" Prof.—"It probably is. Mr. B., will you raise that window, and you, Mr. T., one over here?" Here the Professor brings to light his watch and places it on the desk. Prof, (hopefully, upon seeing another hand raised)—"Alright, Miss N.!" Miss N.—"Why, the author thinks that one who have genius for finance (fi-nanee) ought to be recognized. And -" but she gets no further. Prof.—"Pardon me, Miss N., that's fi'nance, not fi-nance'. (Laughs, and industriously rotates watch, with middle finger). It always gives me the 'jim-jams' to hear that mispronounced. (General laughter.) Well, Miss N., I don't quite get what you are driving at. Can you make it a little clearer?" Miss N.—"The author thinks society should recognize anyone who has financial genius." Prof.—"I don't know what you mean but I guess it's alright. (To class.) Anything further?" The response is unanimous. Two young ladies yawn. Prof, (still undisturbed.)—"Mr. B„ we haven't heard from you yet." Mr. B. (wakes up and blushes)—"Why-er-I couldn't get anything out of that." The Professor smiles. Miss P. (displaying sudden enthusiasm)—"Neither could I." (Whisper)—"No, we can't understand it." (Another Whisper)—"It's awful hard to get anything out of this." Mr. R. raises hand. Prof, (beamingly)—"All righ, Mr. R." Mr. gt;R. (drawing himself up and smoothing his hair)— ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 "Don't you think, though* that this author is rather careless in his statements? It seems to me he simply passes off on us his own personal views without giving any authority for them. I think there is room for a variety of opinions on some of these subjects." Prof, (regarding the air-shaft with a contemplative squint) "Yes, and No! (middle finger continues to revolve watch.) In a sense there is that fault with this text; hut on the whole I find it quite satisfactory. Of course, the author can't quite 'get down to brass tacks' in a book of this size. I know when I was back in , I had a text,... .I don't remember the name of the author;—and in it just that had been done; but it wasn't very readable, and it was almost too heavy for a beginning class. I don't happen to know what text they are using back in now." Bell rings. Prof. (looking up in surprise)—"We were to have to Chapter XV to-day? Well, we'll take up Chapter XIII to-morrow, and continue this discussion." X (EDITOR'S NOTE—Fritz has neglected to answer Hans, so we offer this as a substitute.) Bellingham Normal Skule, Saturde B4 last 1915. Dere paw! do u no what a klu is, wel ef u see any 1 up ur way with a pece of chak in his pocket or with dirt on his nees uve got a klu and send him in rite a way, for we want him fer swiping filo kookies. you see, som won swiped the filo kookies and no 1 did it and we r tryin to find out who didn't rar. nash says to me kum rite in, I no u didnt do it but i want to find out if u did? we awl hav to be awful kareful about klues. one of the Boys forgot to wip the krums off uv his mouth after eating lunche and he had to explane that sum 1 had uzed the towel tu shin his shues with and got it (the towel) all dirty and that he didn't hav no hankerchief to wip off his mouth with, he sed that awfter this he wuz goin to turn the hoze on his face to wash off the klues. i'm not going tu tel eny 1 but i think that kafer-teria or the normule grocery swiped them kookies so as to cell more stuf. if i find out hoo swiped them kookies i'm goin' to hit him rite on the noze fer swiping jes kookies when ther r so much uther good stuf to et at the filo parti, when the kaferteria put a sin up in the hal to git us to bi there cheap sanwitches we rote filo kookies free and normule nuts on there sin and rar nash said don do it marshel nash ets no hash, the other da a Teecher made a spech and kawzed us al to laff fer which we a very gratefull. every day some 1 gits klued and haz to go and tel y he didnt swipe them kookies. its nearly funny as when u fel in the pig trawf. ur sun JIM. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER Cookies! Where can'st thou be, heart-shaped delights? We do hunger for thee. Our fondest dreams Are blasted and rent. 'Refreshment' but means The long-drawn agonies of sleepless nights, That torments he who eats, that even bites The grocer's cheap cookies, which now it seems The Normal Grocery will sell! O dreams Of home-made sweets! Become, thou Philo sprites, Nightmares, hideous, a terror to boys, Haunting the lives of those who dared to be Ever within these walls! Lead us to see Guilt stamped on the whisperer of thy name. Philos! Dare to look for guilt in the noise Of a silent smile! We must place the blame! B. T., '16. * - A PHILO VERSION OF THE COOKIES. * • We Philos planned a party, of which perhaps you've heard, 'Twas given for St. Valentine, and that was where we erred; For we had hearts, yes many, that others wanted too, But those alone of cooky kind could give to us a clue To whom would play the coward and open pry a lock That he might take a nibble of our refreshment stock. Now, we had fun in plenty, and hearts they couldn't get We're as supremely happy as though with no regret Because a thief there lingered within our Normal School, Who thought a prank he played, but really was a fool. Our pleasures are not measured by a standard quite so low That loss of some few cookies could give to us a blow; While ever he must feel that sense that comes from doing wrong Because he turned suspicion upon his schoolmates strong. Now, Doctor Nash, our chief, we wish to highly praise, For he has shown an interest in all our Philo ways, And also tried to free, the innocent from blame When "clues" to him were brought to mar a student's name. And so he talked with many, whom he thought some word could speak To clear themselves and others and help to catch the sneak. And to the many students who this helped to clear the way By giving their good aid, we've only this to say: When parties great or small shall cause you any fear Just count upon the Philos to help you guard them clear From those who have no feeling of "being on the square" And know not yet the meaning of playing what is fair. Will now all societies and classes please take note That blame on them no Philo has yet been heard to quote. All Philos true most deeply feel there's room enough for all And wish the best of harmony within Old Normal's walL ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 This month has been one of meetings and the Seniors have been doing things of immense importance. Plans for the pageant, the play and The Klipsun are all on their way. The History of Washington is under consideration as the theme for the pageant. The play has not been definitely been decided upon, but there is to be a play. The realization of the nearness of our diplomas and of fast approaching commencement was impressed by Miss Norton, when she met with us to give instructions regarding making applications. For the benefit of those who teach at the student hour let it be said that it is poor business policy to flood the mails with applications, "and don't sow photographs broadcast over the State of Washington." Wait until you are asked. This seems hard, when such a number of the Class were counting on that as their greatest chance for consideration, and it is especially subduing to the Class Spirit in these weeks when all roads lead to Brown's Studio. Pres. Odle and Mr. Smith said, "Get your pictures for the Klipsun and "You heard as if an army muttered; And the muttering grew to a grumbling; And the grumbling grew to a mighty rumbling; And out of the houses the Seniors came tumbling. Great Seniors, small Seniors, lean Seniors, brawny Seniors, Dark Seniors, fair Seniors, pretty and plain, Grave old plodders, gay young friskers; Teachers, artists, friends and cousins, Red neckties and prickling whiskers, Seniors by tens and dozens. Brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, Follow the camera for their lives. * — Patronize the men who patronize us. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER Need one say the Junior play was a grand success? No, indeed! Mary Schuchart as-Marie, the maitre d'hotel, and Paul Mieske, as Ruspier, prepared the audience for the coming complicated events. Gerald Sonner, though he looked like a German, quite surprisingly turned out to he a Grand Duke, didn't he? "Don't mumble your words." Ruth Conner, as Lady Peacock, the deaf lady, was certainly fine. And didn't you laugh at Algernon in his stupidity with his bull terrier pups? It was so perfectly acted by Forest Beck that one could not very well help it, could one? Then remember Ira Miller as Lord Burnam. His cold scheming ail through the acts coming to a climax when the identity of Sergius (played by Albert Baxter, who made a true Russian), became Known, and then his agitation and hurry to flee until all was blown over. Wasn't he good? And Ethel Milner, as the French widow lady! Weren't you amused at her and Martin Baker as Horace Grayson Stanley? But now you held your breath when the seemingly light-hearted Madam deLongerie fell at the feet of Sergius, begging for mercy! Ethel Alsop as Edith Grayson Stanley, though you felt provoked at her at first for being so blind, soon captivated all hearts with her sweetness and depth of character. Bed TidDall made a typical Indianian. You couldn't help but admire the whoie-hearted American, Samuel Plympton Barker. Nor could one forget to mention Wilson Montgomery, as Michele the servant, or the Carbiniere, Harvey Leach, Bert Saterbo and Lee Codz. The mandolin and guitar, played by Miss Ethel and Miss Gladys Martin and "Juanita," sung by Naomi Piatt, added much to the picturesqueness of the play. The Junior Class is greatly indebted to Mrs. Smith for the play's success and take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation. An election? Yes, indeed, the Juniors had an election, and the new semester officers are now well established in their work. Ben Tidball was unanimously re-elected President, Victor Aitken became Vice-President; Ethel Milner, Secretary; Albert Baxter, Treasurer; Walter Kelley, Sergeant-at-Arms; Maude ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 Manley, Editor of. Junior Notes; Ira Miller, Editor-in-Chief of May Messenger; Harvey Leach, Klipsun editor. The Junior Class hope to make the May Messenger the best of the year. The Junior number couldn't be anything else but the best! The Class entertained the visiting Anacortes basketball team at their play, February 26th. This was the second time the Juniors had been entertainers for outside teams. PERSONALS. The Juniors are very proud of their "polite" member, who made such a clever speech in assembly, after having taken her office as Secretary of Students' Association. Miss Leona Halleck, the other twin, spent some time visiting her sister, "the other twin," and friends during February. Many of the Juniors spent the holiday given for Washington's Birthday, at home. Miss Mary Schuchart made a trip to Everett, February 13th, where she took leave of her parents, who started for California. Miss La Roza Church, daughter of the first territorial governor of the Dakotas, has just entered school as a special student. Dr. Nash was well acquainted with her father when both lived in Dakota. * SOPHOMORES. Our Class is small, but we are certainly to be counted among the active classes. We started out the second semester with the election of new Class officers. ; President Mary Chapin Vice-President Mabel Steele Secretary-Treasurer Effie Turner Messenger Reporter Louisa E. Vulliet ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 16 ---------- 1(5 THE MESSENGER We want to be represented in the annual Klipsun, so we have chosen two members to report for the first and second semesters: First Semester Reporter Sara Bras Second Semester Reporter Louisa E. Vulliet On Washington's Birthday, the Sophomores and Freshmen joined forces and spent the day exploring the heights of Mt. Chuckanut. During the noon hour we had a feast. We rambled in the afternoon along Chuckanut Bay and enjoyed a marshmallow roast just before going home. We are going to let you hear more of us before the year is out. g FRESHMAN CLASS. At an election held early in the semester the following officers were elected: Carl M. Platz President Palm E. Porter Secretary-Treasurer Louis B. Gl.oman Vice-President Kenton Hougan Sergeant-at-Arms We have several new and very active members in the Class this semester. We have been planning for some time for a picnic trip to the top of Mt. Chuckanut. Washington's Birthday, the Sophomores were invited to join forces with the Freshmen, and though all shared the fear that it was rather forcing the season for picnicing, the day proved to be an ideal one for the lark. It would be impossible to describe the wonders of that trip, but to those who have made the trip all will be clear if they are told the course we took. Thirty strong we started from the interurban station at nine-thirty a. m., laden with packages of all shapes and sizes, each containing something to appease the enormous appetite of anyone who have the opportunity of climbing a trail to the top of a mountain. At the southside of Hibridge we, with our many sized packages, left the car and started our climb. At eleven-thirty a. m. we had reached the summit and had separately and collectively gazed at the scenic wonders from that viewpoint. Far away nortnward could be seen the blue, waters of Lake Whatcom, then, nearer, looking from that distance, like an immense flower garden, shading into individual dots and houses, was Belling-ham. A portion of pur own Normal School buildings arrested us ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 for a time, then nearer still, Lake Padden,—a scintillating gem placed in a setting whose beauty is indescribable. Looking at the immediate foreground, we could see the emerald covering of an otherwise rough, rugged, unattractive landscape. Looking nearer and down, we see under us what is apparently a massive green carpet, but which we know is the perfect beauty of a portion of our great evergreen forests. jKinally looking straight down for two or three hundred feet we saw the bare face of an immense stone cliff on the edge of which we were standing. Against the blue Waters of Puget Sound and Chuck anut Bay, studded with greed clad islands, lay placidly before us. Let us not forget those packages. Mr. Bever and Mr. Phil-ipi gt; i proved their worth by assisting and directing in the matter of making coffee (thereby hangs a tale), and in cooking weiners to suit the most epicurean taste. The dinner, of course, went the way of most picnic dinners, and after counting noses, the descent was begun. The destination was the beach, to dig clams; but few clams were dug, however, as there was still one mysterious package unopened. So after a beautiful, grassy spot, secluded from the wind, had been found, and a fire started, the package was found to contain marshmallows. These went the way marshmallows ought to go, and we started homeward across the Great Northern trestle and through the tunnel. We saw again the beautiful curving shores of Bellingham Bay. As we strolled along the railroad tracks a mysterious black dot was seen far out in the water, and there were many conjectures as to what it might be. Some said "a seal," others "a porpoise," others said (mentally) "whales!" but it proved be a sunken log, the end of which showed now and then. The party arrived in Bellingham about five o'clock, all very tired, but wondering when they had ever spent a more pleasant day. The "tale," spoken of before, may be much better explained by members of the Philomathean Literary Society, who also went out for a tramp. School and Class yells were given at various stops on the route. ' \ After our first stop to allay the clamorings of the "inner man," the Sophomores gave the Freshmen nine "rahs" and were heartily given three cheers in return. Hints are abroad concerning a Freshman-Sophomore party, to be held soon. We all hope that these hints and rumors may be substantiated. X • Patronize the men who patronize us. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER We are going to devote a few paragraphs to an exposition of some of our excellent recitations, trying, if possible, to treat teachers and students impartially. It has been said that some people were "just made for others to laugh at," and we are surrounded daily by such specimens. A teacher of history as laboring patiently with a class a few days ago, trying to extract a bit of knowledge as to where Abraham first lived. The class had previously decided that in modern times the Jews are much scattered, and this fact had not yet left one boy's mind. Turning to this student for assistance, the teacher said, "Well, Albert?" After thinking a moment he replied: "Why, spread all over, wasn't he?" This is a fair sample of the brilliant reciting of our new Ninth Grade. The older students nave a disastrous habit of jumping at conclusions. We are convinced this must be the result of the appalling long lessons we are assigned. Often we are not given time to think and draw a logical conclusion so we jump at it as a last resort. In a Physical Geography Class, where air was being discussed, Prof. Patchin asked: "What would become of a man enclosed within an atmosphere all oxygen?" "He would burn up," replied a very wise student. Turning to a less gifted youngster, Mr. Patchin asked, "And what would the man do if the air were all carbon dioxide?" After looking stupidly at the instructor for a moment, the boy answered, "He'd freeze to death." In an English class the character of Dante's angels and devils was under discussion. The text read, "His spirits are men in peculiar situations; his devils are spiteful executioners, etc." At the end of the long paragraph the instructress asked: "What does the author say of Dante's devils, Mr. Crawshaw?" ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 Mr. Crawshaw replied: "His devils are men in peculiar situations." What a splendid opinion of his own sex! Bernice Strand doesn't believe in ignoring anyone or anything. She was struggling over a paragraph in English the other day and trying her best to pronounce the words correctly. Suddenly she stopped; right in her track stood the word, "choruses." There was no getting around it. After gazing at it a full minute she pronounced it clearly, with a generous accent on the "h." We all enjoyed a good laugh at her expense, and warrant she'll not forget that word soon. Fazzer Patchin is becoming unusually modest and shy. When one of the girls told him she simply couldn't get her grade in Expression from Miss Hays, he advised her to "camp on Miss Hays' trail until she got it." "I can't do this for you, he added, "for you know it wouldn't be proper for me to do that." In Physical Geography class, Mr. Patchin pointed to three bottles, remarking that they were filled with oxygen and that three of them were enough. "But," he added, "if they were filled with something more substantial, three would not be enough for this crowd." So it is with this article. Unless we fill our pages with something more substantial, we already have more than enough. A successful school affair in the nature of a stag surprise party was given one of our girls, Marguerite Brotnov. Of course the guests were all girls in disguise. Much curiosity was aroused at school by the borrowing of clothing and the secret (?) . receipt of mysterious looking bundles. An enjoyable evening was spent at Marguerite's home with games, music and informal dancing. • Normal High acquitted itself creditably in the basketball tournament at Lynden, February 19-20. The evening of February nineteenth we defeated Deming. Next day we carried off the scalps of the Harmony boys. These boys have defeated us more than once before this and were expecting an easy victory. In the series of games which made us victor over Deming and Harmony, the North Side High School outclassed Laurel and Lynden. The final was fought between Normal High and North Side High. We were second best, but were glad the pennant came to Bellingham. The people of Lynden showed us a good time. We enjoyed their new High School building, their homes, their entertainment and hospitality. Let's have another tournament soon. , — * The Sire—"So you have to take another examination. Didn't you pass?" v The Son—"Say, I passed so well I was encored and now 1 have to do it all over again."—Ex, ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PEACE LEAGUE. In the current year book of the American School Peace League, prominent notice is given to the organization of the Peace League in our own school. The following is quoted from the annual report of the Executive Committee, presented at the meeting at St. Paul, Minn., July, 1914: "The League urges the organization of high and normal school branches, of which there are now forty-five. These branches have developed an exceptional ability for research work on the subject of international relations. Through the enthusiasm of Mr. W. A. Ramsey, President of the Arkansas Branch of the League, the high and normal schools of his State have become champions of international justice. Their branches prepared some of the most interesting Peace Day programs given anywhere in the country. The most recent Normal School • branch was organized in June at the State Normal School in Bellingham, Washington, by Miss Frances S. Hays, of the Department of Expression. She arranged a Peace Pageant in which over four hundred took part." The author goes on to quote from one of our own newspapers regarding the pronounced success of the pageant, and makes note of the fact that Dr. Powers, the President of the State Peace League of Washington, sent programs to the leading advocates of peace in the United States. In another section of the year book in which the progress of the peace movement in different states is mentioned, a more extensive notice is given of the organization of our own Normal Peace League. * Read our ads. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 -.(is)" PHILOMATHEANS. January twenty-eighth was "community center" evening with the Philos. The first number on the program was the parliamentary drill, led by Mr. Odle. The question as to whether village and rural communities should have the best teachers, was ably discussed by Misses Rees and Haycox. Interesting talks on the development, the various phases of, and the training provided by the Philomathean Society for community center work, were given by Mr. Odle, Mr. Allison, and Miss Simpson. To illustrate some of these phases an old-fashioned spelling and ciphering match was conducted by Miss Nor-deen. "The Passing of the Philos," a scene in pantomime, presented by Miss Thomesen and the entire committee deserved special mention for its worth and spicy originality. Nor must we forget Mr. Jones' creditable manipulation of the Victrola The critics' report by Miss Jenson ended the evening's program. Who says Miss Houghton and her committee can't decorate •' Why, on February 12th, the club-room fairly shone with valentine decorations! There were hearts and hearts—and cupids, loo! Then there was Postmaster Baughman to deliver the valr entines, and Mr. Platz with his bows and arrows—a romantic setting for an evening of festivities. Now come all ye students, light hearted and gay, I'll tell how the Philos assembled to play Valentine games, and contests for hearts, For Cupid was there with his love-laden darts. Full seven minutes each timid youth strove To the maid of his heart his love to disclose; Each suit unrewarded, all efforts were nil. At the onslaught of fair ones each wavered and fell Oh, many the heart that was pierced that night! Oh, many a sigh from its haven took flight. The tumult subsided, the program began, We listened enchanted, Miss Maccabee sang. : '• •• We heard the old story, by Frances Green told, About our St. Valentine, martyr of old. Then followed Miss Jackson, whose inspired ryhme Instructed us how to "make a bee line" To Jones' plantation the Salt Marsh beside ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER And told of the scenery found at Burnside. And lastly Miss Redford a love-story told Of a college co-ed so fearless, so bold, A tale that a master might well highly prize And "just a beginner" might well idolize. So here's to the ladies, St. Valentine, too; The hour is late, we bid you adieu. Washington's birthday; the Philos off for a good time; an ascent to higher things," as our motto, we decided to climb Chuckanut. Our stately President, "Mr. Shimmen," who declares that he can go any place that light can, led the expedition, with our faithful Mr. Baxter as mascot. Miss Jensen, our cherished leader, held the flock together. Ask Lew Greene. We were, indeed, glad to participate in the delicate repast after our strenuous climb up the mountain. After we had thoroughly explored the mountain we left for home, all declaring that we had a most excellent time. —* February 5th, the Alkisiah Club members were delightfully entertained by an Irish program. The first half of the roll was called and answered by Irish jokes. Miss Nan Ryan rendered a piano solo. Miss Barker gave a reading, "Lives of Irish Dramatists. Miss Lottie Crawford gave a reading, Irish plays and Players. Miss Lucile Hazen and Ethel Phillips delightfully entertained us with a piano duet. "The Traveling Man," by Lady Gregory, was given by Joyce Day! Miss Edna Blake rendered a vocal solo. The roll call was finished by more Irish jokes. February twelfth the Club gave a Valentine party, which took place in the faculty room. The room was prettily decorated with hearts and in one corner was a fishing pond, where the girls fished for a heart which had a fortune written upon it. The evening was spent in games. A dainty lunch was served which carried out the idea of St. Valentine's Day. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 Again we have a joyful proclamation. We are to delight the school with two plays that are considered by all artistic and delightful. The drama, "Land of Heart's Desire," by M. B. Yeats, is pathetic, yet strangely beautiful. The part in the lead is to be taken by Inga Larson. The rest of the cast is as follows: The Child Naomi Piatt Bridget Norma Bardon The Priest Mabel Cleary Shawn Forrest Beck Matina Vera Clayton This cast has been chosen with the greatest care, and bids lair to render a most interesting interpretation of this wonderful drama. The comedy, "Spreading the News," by Lady Gregory, is a lively representation of country gossip, and is to be presented, by the following cast: Magistrate Ernest Neely Policeman Albert Hennes Mrs. Tarpey Helena Rouse Jack Smith Ira Miller Bartley Fallon Arthur Smith Shawn Early Louis McLaughlin Mrs. Fallon „ Cleo Hess Mrs. Terlby Ester Baldwin This will be a laugh from beginning to end, and we feel safe in recommending it as one "huge roar" to every one. Mrs. Smith entertained the Thespian Club at her home on Fifteenth Street, February fifth. During the evening Mrs. Smith gave several readings. The decorations were carried out in pink and lavender, the Club colors. Dainty refreshments were served. Thursday evening, February eleventh, the Thespians had a delightful Valentine party. The Clubrooms were decorated with greens and pussy-willows. The program consisted of several readings and musical numbers, also speeches to the Club, by Miss Hays and Mr. Hulse. Later in the evening refreshments were served. The table decorations were carried out in red hearts and cupids. Toasts were given by Miss Hays, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Hulse, Mr. Tidball and Mr. Sonner. The party ended by the singing of the Club song. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER "IS i I On February fourth the H. L. S. members gathered in Expression Hall to install the new officers, to enjoy a musical program, and to take part in a short business meeting. The new officers are: Miss Gertrude McMahon President Dorothy Hawkins Vice-President Helena Stenvig Recording Secretary Etta Quinby Treasurer Verne Smith Parliamentary Leader Frances Riggs Corresponding Secretary June Matheny Reporter Miss McMahon had been unanimously chosen President, and we, as a Club, feel that a more worthy President could not have been found. She is proving herself to be an untiring worker and of sterling worth. The program was a representative of the different kinds of music of the United States, and was as follows: Negro Music Beulah Daniels "Old Black Joe" - Club Indian Music Emma Hefty Classical Music Aliene Pierce "The Rosary" Carrie Docherty Ragtime Music Helena Stenvig Miss Grue, a former member of the H. L. S., and a graduate of our Normal, entertained the Club with a beautifully planned St. Valentine's party at her home oh Garden Street. The decorations were exquisite, and especially appropriate for the occasion. The scheme of hearts was carried out both in decorations and refreshments. We, as a Club, are grateful to Miss Grue for the most interesting and pleasurable evening afforded us. On February eighteenth we had a program on "The Social Work of America." It was as follows: Social America Club Life and Work of Jane Addams, Emma Buvinghausen Consumer's League Delsie Tooker Child Labor Loretta Murphy ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 "Going the Juvenile Court One Better" Etta Quimby Piano Solo June Matheny A short business meeting was held, and a very interesting criticism of the Club given by Miss Hays. We are all pledged members now, our last initiation having taken place on January twenty-eighth, and we are ready for good interesting work and an enjoyable time for the remainder of the semester. * Sflpfjtan iEtfrranj ^ortetg On account of having started late, the Delphian Literary Society has not done as much as usual this year. The same reason accounts for our having missed our anniversary celebration, which occurs in October. We have been having excellent programs on every other Thursday since we began and, on the other meetings, we have been practicing parliamentary drill. Indeed! Miss Bowen says that we have made so much progress in this latter that she hardly believes it is the same society. A few days after Miss Bowen's return to school she gave us an excellent talk on Japan, which made us realize the importance and beauty of this tiny country. The results of our second semester's election are as follows: President Marion Lee Vice-President Agnes Calouri Secretary Ethel Dishman Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms Edna Martin Editor Dorothy Epley * — OHjelatt Olnuntg atfob The Chelan County Club spent a very delightful afternoon with Miss Anabel Rice, February thirteenth, at 610 Oak Street. The time was spent with needlework and at four-thirty a delicious luncheon was served. Later we wrote a Club letter to Miss- Van Cleave, who is thoroughly enjoying life in Cosmopolis. Mortal Settwrratw (Etob The Social-Democratic Club met Thursday evening, February eighteenth, in the Music Room. A splendid crowd was present, and the following enjoyable program carried out: Vocal Solo Miss Drake Piano Solo Miss June Matheny ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER "Charlotte Perkins Gilman" Miss Baker Piano Solo Miss Grace Munsen "Child Labor" ...Mr. Donald Mair "Why American Mothers Fail" Mrs. Cecil Bleam Open Forum. Chairman, Mr. Bever. Miss Baker's talk on Mrs. Gilman was splendid, telling us of her life, principles and works. It is an excellent forerunner of Mrs. Gilman's lecture to be given in the auditorium on April first. Mr. Mair's talk was strictly first-hand, having been taken from his own personal observations of the use of child labor. Owing to the lateness of the hour Mrs. Bleam merely suggested her topic. The Social-Democratic Club gives splendid programs every two weeks and everyone is very cordially invited to attend. -*- On January twenty-eighth the girls of the Young Women's Association were delighted with the excellent report of "Bible Study," presented by Miss Airth. We greeted Mrs. J. Addison Campbell, of Seattle, with a large audience on February fourth. She opened our Bible Institute with an address on "The Living Lord." Mrs. Nash favored us with a solo. The following day Mrs. Campbell gave us a study of "Rebecca," and Miss Springer, also of Seattle, made an address on "Prayer." Of the many who heard the story of "Prosper," by Miss Springer, few will forget. In an illustrated lecture on "The Stones Cry Out," Mr. Boyns, President of the Seattle Commercial Club, who has been interested in the archaeological discoveries made in the last twenty- five years, proved by means of pictures of records on tablets and of excavations the truth of many disputed statements in Old Testament history. Saturday afternoon our able leaders conducted an inspiring meeting on "Missions," both home and foreign. At Edens Hall, on Sunday morning, Mrs. Campbell told ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 again the story of "The Little Colt." We are never satisfied with hearing this story, but ask for it again and again. It is probably the most popular of Mrs. Campbell's addresses. A dual meeting Sunday afternoon, at which Mrs. Campbell presented a study on "The Impotent Man at the Beautiful Gate," and Miss Springer spoke on "The Power of Prayer," closed a wonderful conference of help and inspiration. Mrs. Nash gave us another beautiful message in song. We are very grateful to the leaders who brought such profitable messages. It was very fitting that a "Praise Meeting" should follow closely our Institute week. Miss Mary Campbell led us, and Miss McAbee offered special music. Miss Nordeen has made an investigation of the work done for the lepers and gave a report of this work at the Thursday afternoon meeting, February eighteenth. From February twentieth to February twenty-second the Student Volunteer Union of Western Washington held a conference in Seattle. Our local Y. W. C. A. was represented by the. Misses Sperry, Nordeen, Gebaroff, Thomasen, Mary Campbell, Florence Chapin, Airth, Hogle and Knowles. Mr. McLellen, Secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement, will be here on Sunday and will speak to the students in the regular meeting held on the annual day of prayer for colleges. We await anxiously the splendid messages to be brought from the Volunteers. g CHORAL CLUB. As a little diversion the Choral Club has been having a short programs, given by separate members of the Club, before proceeding to the other work of the day. Three of these programs have already been given an enjoyed very much. We are looking i forward with much pleasure to the programs which will be given in the future. On Saturday, February thirteenth, the members took their embroidery and went to spend the afternoon at Mrs. Thatcher's home. A very enjoyable musical program was given, after which not less enjoyable refreshments were served. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER The afternoon passed all to quickly the embroidery having been sacrifieced to a general good time. The girls left loud in their praise of Mrs. Thatcher as a royal entertainer. ...... , — * ; . . . . : . ; GLEE CLUB The rehearsals of the Glee Club, under the able direction of Mrs. Thatcher, have been regular, and most profitable to .those attending. But the Club would like to know what keeps those who last semester were so regular in attendance, from being there. Boys, we need you. Come to the next practice. The Club made its second public appearance at the regular Tuesday musical. We gave two selections in a very creditable manner. Although not especially talented, we hope to appear several times before the end of the year; and if the required number of members, who are willing to work, could be obtained, perhaps the student body might be able to stand an evening's program. X A meeting of the Six-Fifteen Club was held, and the following officers were elected: Edna M. Blake, President; Ethel M. Tucker, Secretary and Treasurer; Lillian M. Johnson, Sergeant- 'at-Arms; and Susie I. Pickett, Editor. The Club meets once a month. X .. ttterfe fall Nafta February 24, 1915. DEAR DOT: We are so sorry, but we just didn't have time to write to you last month, so we shall have to tell you what we have been doing for the last two months. On the fifteenth and sixteenth of January we went around with our hair up in rags preparing for the kid parties, and, my! but we did have such fun at them! They were both great successes. Then on January twentieth Miss Hays was our guest at dinner. Later that same evening a surprise party was given the Senior girls in the Hall# by the Junior girls. The rooms were prettily decorated in green and yellow, the Senior colors. We and twenty guests, all girls, enjoyed the dancing, music and good things to eat. The next Monday evening we had a little birthday party ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 for Ellen Larsen. Of course we have great fun at our little parties. For the last week-end of January, three "brothers" came up from Seattle to see "us." We enjoyed their visit very much. Six of us,—Ellen, Nellie, Winnie, Gladys, Alice and Laura, and Grace,—went to our homes to spend the short vacation of the twenty-second. Those who stayed here took advantage of the good weather and went on several long hikes. Well, this is all the news for now, so we will say good-bye. Your friends, THE TARTE HALL GIRLS. * The girls of Jameson Hall were entertained very pleasantly at a house-party, Saturday evening, February twentieth, Mrs. H. Jameson and Miss Beryl Ring acting as hostesses. Games, stories, and music constituted the evening's program. Miss Priest, a special guest of honor, delighted the company with her talk on California, especially her visit to the alligator and ostrich farms. Dainty refreshments were served, after which the good-nights were said, and the guests adjourned, each to fier respective room, secretly declaring there would be "more of the good times." Those present were: Mrs. H. Jameson, Mrs. Docherty, the Misses Docherty, Misses Le Blank, Robinson, Claussen, House, Faulk, Reinstedt, Ring, Priest, Brosseau, Beamish and Harriet Rittenberg. * Bum a $ail They came * * * We saw * * * They conquered * * * They were twenty strong * * * We were forty strong * * * The rats were stronger * * •* And they sang * * * About mosquitos * * * But it wasn't mosquitos * * * 'Twas rats * * * 'Cause we know! * * * And Lew Greene and Mr. Gloman know * * * And anyone with half a nose, knows. * * * And everyone * * * Was all gussied up * * * Ana there was a Cozy corner * * * ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER As Onie, Lew and Bess know * * * And Harriet knows * * * We had ice-cream And green and gold cake * * * And "Salt!" Went to "Ballard" * * * And said * * * It doesn't "Matter" * * * When the "Bell" rings. * * * And "Brown" * * * With red hair * * * Made chalk talk, * * * But not like teachers do. * * * Someone looked at the clock * * * But it had covered its face * * * With a W. S. C. pennant * * * And someone took the pennant down * * * And it was * * * One o'clock! * * * Everyone shook hands * * * And they sang * * * Good-night, Ladies * * * And told us * * * They'd be back * * * And we said * * * Good-night! * * * Delsie (at slumber party)—"If you don't be quiet, Lillian, I'm going to turn that fire extinguisher on you!" Lillian L.—"That's alright! I always did want to know what's in those things." Genie H. (having a spread)—"I want to borrow your candlesticks, dishes, light shade, spoons, canopener and " lone—"Yes, Genie, move right in." We're always appreciative of distinguished visitors, but we hope the legislators will g*ve us five minutes notice next time. Oh, Skinay! Whachergothe mumps fer? Oh, yes! We had some hazing here one night. Guess I won't say anything about it though. Good reason why. —* The bark of the black mangrove, a tree which grows abundantly in the Bahamas, has been found to yield an excellent tanning extract.—Ex. -*- Have you any School Spirt? Or do you borrow your neighbor's Messenger? ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 IGthrary Representative list of books in the library on Art in general and great pictures in particular. (iriggs, E. H.—Philosophy of Art. Hirn, Yrjo—Origins of Art. James, J. J.—Art Idea. Noyes, Carlton—Enjoyment of Art. Puffer, E. D.—Psychology of Beauty. Santayamo, George—Sense of Beauty. Tolstoi, L. N.—What Is Art? Baldrey, A. L.—Millais. Baldrey, A. L.—Burne-Jones. Brinton, Christian—Modern Artists. Bryant, L. M.—What Pictures to See in Europe in One Summer. Coffin, C. H.—American Masters of Painting. Coffin, L. H.—Child's Guide to Pictures. Coffin, C. H.—How to Study Pictures. Cory, E. L.—Art of William Blake. Ciement, C. E.—Art and Artists. Conway, A. E.—children's Book of Art. Cox, Kenyon—Classic Point of View. Emery, M. S.—How to Enjoy Pictures. Furst, H. E. A.—Diirer. Harrison, Birge—Landscape Painting. Hurl, E. M.—Michael Angelo. Hurl, E. M.—Millet. Hurl, E. M.—Murillo. Hurl, E. M.—Raphael. Hurl, E. M.—Rembrandt. Hurl, E. M.—Sir Joshua Reynolds. Hurl, E. M.—Titian. Hurl, E. M.—Life of Our Lord in Art. Mach, E. Von—Outlines of the History of Painting. Michel, Emile—Great Masters of Landscape Painting. Ruskin, John—Modern Painters. Singleton, Esther—Great Pictures. Sparrow, W. S.—Women Painters of the World. Stuart, C. M.=—Story of the Masterpieces. Tissot, J. J.—Life of Jesus Christ. Turner, P. M—Millet. Van Dyke, J. C.—Meaning of Pictures. Whitcomb, I. P.—Young People's Story of Art. Woltman, Alfred—History of Painting. Two intensely interesting books in our last shipment of new books are: Mary Austin—Those Who Knock at Our Gates, Max Eastman—Enjoyment of Poetry, ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER MEMORIES OF THE NORMAL LIBRARY—AN ADVERTISEMENT. I had always associated libraries with wizened, old millionaires, ugly, sharp-nosed, librarians, and red-lettered signs that barely permitted one to breathe the aged air which had not so much as peeped at the sun since it came to live there. So when Robert Browning dragged me into his presence I was prepared for the worst. I never felt so awkward in my life! Even my squeaking shoes, the pride of my possessions, were for a while detested. As I passed by the librarian's desk, I could not muster courage enough to look up, and when I heard someone ask for Lord Bryan's Something, I hardly restrained a yell of terror. It would not have surprised me if the very chair, which, trying to avoid, I nearly kicked over, had changed into some hideous form and clasped its cold fingers about my throat! Even Browning insisted upon talking about A Death in the Desert, as if he gained pleasure in adding to my terror. As I stood in his presence, for I feared to sit down, a cold breath struck my cheek. I stood for what seemed to me hours, before I turned to meet the gaze of the new monster. All that I saw was an open window, and the cool breath of air that entered, insolently turned a dozen leaves of my book, then went scampering on like a mischievous youngster. I began to doubt if I were really in the library, and fearing for my ignorance, hastened out. After that I often visited the little room to the north, and sometimes real human things happened that were better to look at than books. For a time I was interested in the characteristics of many who came there. There was F. B., whose modesty I, for a time, could not fathom. He always retired to the lone table between the shelves and the abandoned hall door. It was a strange trait to be associated with B. I came, however, to understand it. Miss I., it appeared, was just as modest, and, as a result, was attracted to the self-same table. Even modesty likes company! M., however, was to the opposite. I invariably found him sitting before the dictionary table. He was the kindest man in the room, particularly when the fairest came in search of definitions. One day I found but two persons in the room: the lady was the culmination of all the allied powers of unattractiveness; the gentleman was the moulded product of Hercules and Apollo. She sat reading "Love and Matrimony," he "The Ugly Duckling." There were no "Don't Laugh" signs on the walls, and an honest chuckle is ever permissable. Months passed, however, before I ventured along the corridors of shelves that fill the south portion of the library, and only by chance I came to learn that even modern periodicals had a place there. I have since often wondered why the present was pushed to the back and the past sent forth to meet the newcomer; but even the strangest phenomena, I am told, has its ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 reason. With this discovery came a new interest. Heretofore it had been my custom to visit the library only when the opportunity presented itself to follow my most-feared teachers, as they entered one of the rooms, and, while in their presence, to take from the shelves book after book that treated the subject which they taught, then walk past the well-pleased instructor, bowing and smiling. I never bothered about reading the books —I doubt if they ever had themselves—I was merely trying to avoid the explanation to Father that inevitably followed the receipt of those gruesome white slips! Now, however, I learned tnat the library had other uses. Along with my familiarity, I grew courageous. Sometimes I opened a window—just to a trifling extent—then with the cool draught and afternoon sun that there ever was a teacher or library either. Other times I wandered aimlessly about, reading from one author a minute, then another—really enjoying books! (I believe that few books should be read through. They should be glanced at, as a picture, just to point out a path of thought to follow, and laid aside for the more pleasant rambles that your own meditation leads to.) . Two things I yet marvel at about the library. One, the nonsensical questions that are asked; the other the calmness of the librarian when answering these questions. I believe*, though, she actually smiled the other day while telling a young lady the author of Franklin's Autobiography, and laughed aloud upon being asked by the next visitor, a young man, if Jack London wrote both White Fang and Beowulf—"Bay Wolf," he insisted. You may wonder who I am, and ask why I still retain interest in the Normal library. Well, the most flourishing business concern in America is turning out my patent trap doors for libraries. These safeguards are located just in front of the librarian's desk, and a strong, slippery chute connects them with the nether space. They may be operated by two persons—the librarian, when tired of foolish questions, and the person who, rushing in between the first and second bells, finds some, one consuming half an hour getting three minutes' information. I am trying to install one in the Normal Library just at present. That's how I happened to be here and writing this. B. T., '16. X TOO SERIOUS FOR MIRTH. "Why didn't the Editor take your jokes about the business-^ man who never advertised?" "He said it would be sacrilegious to jest about the dead." —Ex. * Patronize our advertisers! ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER Normal 2nd, 12; Van Wyck, 2nd, 19. Normal, 31; Van Wyck, 35. Saturday, February sixth, two teams representing the cream of the Normal basketball artists, ventured out to Van Wyck to give the farmers a taste of real simon-pure and unadulterated basketball. They did not fail to leave behind them a good impression, but they did fail to bag a victory. Van Wyck was much elated over her success and honestly, we were quite crestfallen, but now, "Ish ka bibble," our troubles have gone up in smoke. "There's a reason." The first game, between the two second teams, was no old maid affair. On the contraiy, it was a hard fought, interesting and exciting contest, even if it was a little loose and unfinished in parts. The score-book shows Anstett, a newcomer, to have been the chief basket tosser. Eight points out of twelve show to his credit. The game between the two first teams was probably the closest, cleanest, and most thrilling ever played in the metropolis of Van Wyck. Some of our players intimate that, had they been in form, it would have been more thrilling but less pleasing to the dairymen. Old "Warhorse" Rockey was the bright and shining star that kept the excitement at fever heat. As a basket tosser, he loomed up like a mighty colossus, beside whom all others were mere dwarfs. An accumulation of twelve points in the first half was his enviable record. Smith for the oppon-nets, made a very creditable showing also. The line-up: Second Team—Anstett and Seeling, forwards; Allison and Breakey, guards; Platz, center. Line-up: First Team—Swartz, Rockey and Gwin, forwards; Kelly, Aitken and Croy, Guards; Odle, center. Normal, 29; Vancouver Ex-Normal, 20. Saturday, February thirteenth, is a date long to be remembered and commemorated in the history of the institution. The game which marks this date has not even yet ceased to be a ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 wonder. The team responsible for the victory will long be the center of our admiration and hero-worship. Vancouver, confident, self-reliant, victors in many a hard-fought game, invaded our charming little city and were vanquished to the tune of 29 to 20. Vancouver wasn't any more surprised than the spectators. You know, we considered our boys a bunch of mollycoddles until that night. But now, I should say not. They're one of the best non-conference teams in the Northwest and then some, perhaps. The Vancouver aggregation wasn't slow, by any means. They were right there, every minute of the game and displayed team work and precision little short of marvelous. The second half was especially brilliant on both sides. The Vancouver teams nosed out two points ahead in this half, but the wide margin gained in the first half landed us over the victory goal. The feature of this game, if it were not all feature, was Swartz's long shot from center, near the end of the second half. He brought down the house and infused in his team-mates the "pep" that made them invincible. The line-up: Swartz, Rockey, Gwin, forwards; Odle, center; Kelley, Ait-ken, Croy, guards. Normal-Van Wyck Double-Header. Normal 2nd, 38; Van Wyck 2nd, 15. Normal, 24; Van Wyck, 22. We thought that, when Normal defeated Vancouver Ex.- Normal, they had reached the climax of their success. But that double revenge on the Van Wyck "whirlwinds" forces us to a change of opinion. Talk about excitement,—that was the fastest and most exciting exhibition held here in many a day. And say, that was the healthiest-lunged audience ever assembled in our gym! The game between the seconds was hotly contested, but somewhat one-sided. Spurts of individual ability and floorwork came to light that was surprising, to say the least! "Willie" Evans demonstrated that, as a point getter, he belongs to the very front rank. He managed to shoot five baskets in the first half and also to draw most of the applause. Anstett at forward and Bixby at guard deserve honorable mention. The score stood, at the end of the game, 38 to 15, in favor of the Normal School. Normal line-up: Evans, Anstett and Selling, forwards; Platz and Haracich, centers; Breakey and Bixby, guards. The contest between the two first teams was unusually speedy. The beginning of the first half looked like a defeat for us, but as soon as our boys brought their superb teamwork into play, things went differently. The Van Wyck bunch excelled in basket shooting, but at floor-work and defensive playing, they ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER did not equal our team. Every man on the team was a star, but, as usual, one or two glittered more brilliantly than the others. Rockey was into every mix-up, doing great credit to himself and his school. Kelley substituted for Croy in the second half and did more than any one man to win the game. He was everywhere at once, following the ball with unbelievable rapidity and sticking to his opponent with an unshakable tenacity. He was without doubt the "man of the hour." "Handsome" Victor did some very pretty guarding, but it was not what he did that counts; it is what he prevented his man from doing. Line-up as usual. * GIRLS' BASKETBALL. The Kline Cup games have started with three teams in the race, the Sophomores having forfeited their games to the Junior and Senior girls. The first of the season's games was February second, when the Juniors defeated the Freshmen with a score of twenty-two to four. The Freshman team showed little experience, while the Junior team is made up of experienced players. However, the game was very exciting and the Junior team work was excellent. The Junior-Senior game which is scheduled for March twelfth, promises to be the most exciting of the season, and both teams are working industriously getting ready for it. The High School girls are playing the other classes at the times scheduled for the Sophomore (class) games, but are not contesting for the Cup. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 From the work the Freshmen girls have done in these games, we can easily foresee some splendid Normal teams for the future. X • The auditorium has been the scene of a very diversified series of programs during the past month. The fantastic music of the American Indian has regaled us; speakers of note have told us of their hobbies; the Faculty has continued its series of interesting and instructive, not to mention "ordinary" talks; we have seen the birth of a new men's club, the Student Y. M. C. A.; a veritable season of grand opera has come to us at the Tuesday afternoon music hour; and to round out the program to a perfect whole, our serious patriotic duty has been brought home to us by the celebration of the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington. Tuesday Music Hour. Mrs. Thatcher, of the Music Department, has started a series of music hours, which will be held every Tuesday from now until the close of the school year. Four of these programs have been given thus far. Only a few students attended the first time, but the number has grown and it is to be hoped that more students will take advantage of Mrs. Thatcher's generosity. The music has been varied, part being selections on the phonograph, part on the piano-player, and part sung by students. No charge nor requirement is asked of those attending, Mrs. Thatcher's one idea in giving the program is to give students an opportunity to hear good music. January Twenty-ninth. Mrs. Termaat delivered a very interesting talk on social problems. Mr. Newbill, who is leader of the movement to organize school industrial clubs throughout the State, told of the possibilities of the Club for developing good citizens. February First. Mrs. Thatcher gave a very interesting program, composed of music played and sung by the American Indians. This program was very interesting in its self, but an added interest is given to it in that it was something new and original. Indian music has only recently become available and Mrs. Thatcher's ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER program was probably the first of its kind ever given on the Pacific Coast. February Fifth. Miss Willoughby read a purely psychological tale, which gave us the Faculty's experience on a recent trip. February Eighth. We were taken far away to the Southland, through all sides of that wonderful city, New Orleans, February eighth, by Miss Wilson. February Tenth. This day found us away across the deep Atlantic, visiting Gibraltar, Algiers and Naples, with Miss Sperry. February Twelfth. Lincoln's Birthday was fittingly celebrated with a patriotic program. February Seventeenth. Dr. Deerwester gave us a very interesting talk about Luther Burbank, the man who can make new plants, or who at least can improve the old. February Nineteenth. Washington's Birthday was celebrated February nineteenth • instead of February twenty-second, as February twenty-second is a legal holiday. February Twenty-sixth. Miss Worden ended the month's program with a very interesting paper on astrology. - * Out of last year's Junior Class of two hundred sixty-five students, there are back at B. S. N. S. this year but seventy-one. Where are the rest? Here is a partial answer to that ever-present question. Ruth Barry is teaching at Carbonado, Wash. Harry Glen Bell is teaching at Elbonita. Alice Brisky is teaching at Colockum. Josephine Courter is a primary teacher at Napavine. Cecil Folsom is teaching near Govan. Bertram Foster is teaching at Park. * Edward Gannon is teaching out at Laurel. Fred Gemmel is teaching at Mossy Rock. Carrie Gunther has the primary at Van Zandt. Mary Hayward is teaching near Walla Walla. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER 39 Beryl James is a primary teacher at North Bellingham. Buda Jenkins is teaching at Goldendale. Florence Johnson is teaching at Preston. Frances Johnson is teaching primary at Chico. Ulric'k Johnson is at his home in Everett. Maurine Kay lor is teaching at Oso. Ada Kelly is a primary teacher at Kendall. Rose Knutson is teaching near Bremerton. Mable Krutzberg is teaching at Robe. Alice Lenhardt is at her home in Bellingham. Olive Linderman is a primary teacher at Glen Echo. Elizabeth McGowan is teaching near Bremerton. Mabel McLeod has all the grades at Dolphin. Gladys McRae has the Sixth and Seventh Grades at Win-throp. Harriet Meredith has all the grades at Samish. Vesta Nichols has the First and Second Grades at Clear-brook. , Orrie Nobles is teaching at Union City. Will Nobles is teaching near Puyallup. Cora Polley is teaching at Hazel. Mabel Randall is teaching at Alger. Jessamine Raymond is at her home in Sumner. Alice Scanzon is teaching at Camano. Phyllis Seymour is teaching at Charlestown. Laura Stubblefield is teaching a rural school near Walla Walla. Ruth Temple is attending the Puget Sound University at Tacoma. Marguerite Uhler is at her home in Wrangle, Alaska. Harriett Verstandig is at her home in Bellingham. Violet Ward is teaching at Alpha. Emily Webber is teaching near Camas. Sigma Westrum is teaching a rural school near Winthrop. Ada Wood is at her home in Portland, Oregon. Adelaide Foran is teaching at Alger. Ernest Leo is teaching at Black Diamond. X "Edith, is that young man gone?" called the landlady, at two o'clock. "Yes, completely," came the answer.—Ex. * The business manager dreamed a dream, 'Twas sweeter to him than fiction; For every student came to him To pay up his subscription. . —Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 40 ---------- 40 THE MESSENGER We have received an unusually fine assortment of exchanges this month. It will be worth your while to read any of them. They are kept in a box at Miss Sands' desk. Journal, North Texas State Normal (January)—This number contains several good stories and, as usual, many funny limericks. Why don't you brighten up your paper with a few cuts? It would improve it immensely. Comet, N. D. H. S., Milwaukee, Wis. (February)—A few points that distinguish this magazine are: attractive cover, clever cartoons, profuse illustrations and really fine literary work. And oh, the boosts this school gives to its advertisers! No wonder they are so appreciative and help make it the splendid paper that it is. \ Tahoma, Tacoma High School (January)—This is an interesting number. The cover is attractive, stories good, and you have some clever verse. "Whiskers" will probably interest many of our Normal'men. The personals are bright and witty. Northern Illinois State Normal (January)—You have a good monthly. The first poem is worthy of mention. A good story would improve your literary departments. Bulletin, Central S. N. S., Mich. (January)—The cover is good. We suggest department headings to be more clearly defined. The order of your articles is slightly confused now. Where are your table of contents and your exchange column? Goldenrod, Wayne S. N., Nebraska (January)—This is an interesting number. The Society and Class departments are well written. Our B. B. players will enjoy the cartoon on page eighteen. Lewis and Clark Journal, Spokane (January)—Your Senior number is a very pretentious and splendid magazine. The literary department is excellent and the Latin and German pages are unusually good for a High School paper. Please give credit to the magazines from which so many of your jokes came. That is our only criticism. Tamahnawus, Kelso H. S., Wash. (February)—A good lit- ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 41 ---------- THE MESSENGER 41 tie monthly. Your "Squib" department is excellent, containing laughable, original jokes. Herald, Cumberland Valley No. S. Pennsylvania (Jan.)— Your paper contains some excellent articles and the Alumni items serve to keep the old students in touch with their school. Scout, Park Region College, Minn. (January)—Yours is a well-edited monthly. Your exchange editor certainly makes a very thorough review of a few papers. Why not add a joke column and brighten with a little fun your otherwise excellent paper? Monmal, Montana State Normal College (January)—Your paper has a great deal of good literary material. The editorials nud news of the month are well written. We suggest an exchange and joke column to complete your good monthly. Southwest Standard, Springfield, Missouri S. N. (Jan.)— Among your many good articles. "Questioning" is especially well written. "Around the Normal" is an interesting department. Where is your exchange department? Whims, Broadway High, Seattle (January)—Beginning with a very attractive cover and containing interesting literary work with good class write-ups, you offer an excellent monthly. The department cuts are good and the whole book is exceedingly well arranged. Normal Student, Warrensburg, Miss. (Feb. 3 numbers.)— Again these newsy papers are here, with basketball now the main theme. We do hope you wan from the Baker U. The Crescent, Pacific College, Ore. (Feb. 2 numbers)—This is an interesting newspaper. The story, "The Woman in the Case" helps brighten your last issue. Royal Purple, Whitewater Normal, Wis. (Dec.-Feb. 8 Nos.) This is an excellent school paper, with live news items, enthusiastic athletic reports and occasionally good short stories and jingles. WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US. Journal—The Messenger contains several good poems, but is limited in stories. Class organization is given great distinction. The Athletic division is probably the best in the issue received. The drawings and headings do not display out-of-the-ordinary talent, but aid at least in making the magazine original. Goldenrod.—The Messenger contains a large amount of well arranged advertising matter. Many people do not read the ads in a college paper, but when arranged as they are in The Messenger, the ads add much to the attractiveness of the paper. Your calendar and joke departments are good. Lewis and Clark Journal.—The cover of the December Messenger is very attractive and each department is well developed. Normal School Herald—The Messenger is a well-edited monthly. We congratulate you on your literary department. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 42 ---------- 42 THE MESSENGER 5MILE Inquiring Student (coming into the office registration morning)—" Please can you tell me, is the second floor above or below us?" Answer—"Why, it's just half waj' between." * Primary Methods.—-"The little children had just been taught that ferment meant 'to work.' " In language one little boy wrote, "The other children are on the playground, while 1 stay in and ferment." * Miss Edens (Eng. VIII. B.)—"What song did we have when we went to war with Spain?" Mr. Harlow—"The Girl I Left Behind Me!" * Student (in Psy. I.)—"Can anyone have two reflex actions at the same time?" Mrs. Kelly—"Surely. I can scream and jump at the same time." * Miss Wilson (in the Library)—"What are you looking for?" Ben Tidball (much startled)—"Er—why, the biology of Jack London." *—- Patronize the ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 43 ---------- THE MESSENGER 43 Ira Miller—"In what month were you born?" Cleo H.—"Oh, a diamond is appropriate." * Thirza Knowles (classifying the Faculty members)—"Now, Miss Hays, she isn't an old maid; she isn't a bachelor-girl,— she's just a lady I" * George Smith—"Oh, I'm a regular devil. I've done everything but play cards and dance." Genie H. (aghast)—"What do you s'pose he's done?" Elsie R.—"Played postoffice, I suppose." * Alberta Lemon (Psy. I.)—"What is the stimuli for dreams?" Bright Student (in stage whisper)—"Black coffee." * Dr. Deerwester—"Mr. Craske, can you see to read where you are sitting?" Mr. C.—"Not very well." Dr. D.—"Have you your paper?" Mr. C.—"No, I haven't it here." Dr. D.—"In that case you will need a telescope." - — * Miss Worden (in Civics)—"I always have to laugh when I call on John to recite. He acts just like a dog; turns around several times and wriggles in his chair." * WANTED:—Six stalwart young men. Good salaries, work inspiring and short hours. Experience not required; recommendations for bravery desired. Applications received at PROF. PHILIPPI'S "STAR GAZING DEPARTMENT." * Lew Green (in assembly)—"Mr. Epley is a specialist on instruments and cows." * : Student (Eng. V.)—"Bronson Alcott once said, 'If you eat meat at all, eat good meat." Anna Peterson (absent-mindedly)—"Who's he—a butcher?" ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 44 ---------- 44 THE MESSENGER Mr. Gebaroff—"Now people, cast your eyes on that bench." X Ikey Smith (Eng. VIIIC)—"The crab stuck his nose out of the water." * Mr. Epley (calling the roll)—"Mr. Kelly!" No answer. Mr. E.—"Has anybody here seen Kelly?" X Pauline Paulson (in Eden's Hall)—"Has anyone a 'Learn ing Process?' Donald Mair has mine." * Delsie Tooker (Man. Tr.)—"What is the easiest way to drive a nail without smashing my fingers?" Pearl Tiniinin—"Hold the hammer in both hands!" — * Victor Aitken (Geo. I.)—"Can you prove this theorem, Miss Laughman?" A. L.—"No, but I can render it highly probable." _—H Guy Noyes (at the Normal Grocery)—"Do you want to buy some candy?" Ruth M.—"Sure I do! But I gotta buy .soap!" X Miss Plass—"What do you do in that 11:20 Psychology Class?" E. Backman—"Study Mr. Kaler's brain and nerve." X E. Shimmin (new boarder at Edens Hall—"Why do they always serve fish on Friday." Bunny Welch—"It's good for the brain." E. S.—"Oh, waiter! bring me a whale!" X Freshie—"What was the matter with Arthur Smith's foot?" A. Hennes—"Oh he was chopping wood and ax-fixiated it." X Mr. Uddenburg—"Say, can you change this dollar?" Tom Allison—"No, but thanks for the compliment." X Miss Baxter (taking roll call in Psy. II.)—"Let's be still and see if we can hear anything." ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 45 ---------- THE MESSENGER 45 Miss B.—"Yes, I read lately that many wise men use slang. Now, Class, you know I use slang." * Forrest Beck—"How long did it take you to learn to run that motor?" H. Rodolf—"Oh, three or lour " F. B.—"Weeks?" H. R.—"No, motors!" • * Helena Rowse (in Agriculture)—"I suppose if you graft a milkweed on an eggplant, you'd have a custard." X Miss Edens—"Give an example of a progressive root infinitive." Miss Ewart—"To he rowing on a summer day is delightful." Miss Edens—"Did you get that, Mr. Haraeieh?" * Lillian Lederle—"I never get home until five o'clock." Ethel Melang—"What keeps you so long?" L. L.—"I'm 'keeping house' for Mr. Patchin." * Mr. Bond (in assembly)—"I want two Geometry teachers who can teach Geometry II. (too)." * W. Bouncer—"Is poetry an art?" R. Davey—"No, it's a calamity." X • H. M. (buying a dollar pennant in the book store)—"1 think you are a little dear." A. S. (blushing)—"That's what they all say." X Carl Platz (on the Chuckanut trip)—I think-I-can, I-think-I can, I-think-I-can, I-think-I-can—darned if I didn't." X Notice. Be it known that the joke most to the point in The Messenger Box was a thumb-tack. X Mr. Hulse (in school management, speaking of having schools twelve months a year in hot cities)—"Why Chicago has just started a school on the twelve-month basis, and I don't know of any place hotter than Chicago." ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 46 ---------- 46 THE MESSENGER Lottie Crawford (Sewing I.)—"What are you looking for?" Mrs. Harris—"A snap! ' L. C.—"You won't find it here." _—^ • There are two Utile boys, "Fritz" and "Hans," Who write about rules and romance; Each thinks he's a poet But no one would know it, Won't you please bring them out of their trance? We admire their keen aptitude, Their humor worn out and so crude, But if they persist And refuse to desist They'll rue ruminations so rude. They'll utterly barren of taste Their sentiments cobweb embraced; With their thoughts so sublime (?) And their ridiculous rhyme They sprinkle the pages with waste. 'Tis time that they gave us a rest, From atmosphere hot and compressed, From their sparkling hot air Meditations so rare Deliver the poor and oppressed! ; x _ TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR BASKETBALL. 1. Don't be a spectator on the floor. A basket-ball game is soon over, giving you but little time to use all your energy, cleverness and tact. 2. Don't anchor wnen you opponents have the ball. Keep between your man and the ball, or between him and the basket. You are not doing your part unless you keep the ball away from your opponent. 3. Don't yell for the ball when your opponent is between you and it, but by a quick start, get away from your man so that you may have an opportunity to get into the play. 4. Don't spoil the chances of your team by trying to make a basket when you know you are covered by your opponent. Make an adroit pass to another of your team. 5. Don't hold or push your opponent even if he hasn't the ball (Foul). If your opponent has the ball, do not try to take it away from him. He is waiting for you to take the offensive so that he may slip by you and make a basket. Take the defense. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page 47 ---------- THE MESSENGER 47 7. Don't pull or hack the opponent's arm as he is throwing for a basket. One point is awarded on this foul in addition to the two points, if the basket is made. 8. Don't catch the ball when thrown up by the referee, if you are one of the jumpers. You may bat it twice, but if you catch it before a player other than the jumper plays it, a foul must be called. 9. Don't argue with the officials unless you are captain. 10. Don't lose your temper on a basketball floor. Anger supersedes cunning and self-control, qualities which one needs in basketball and which one must have in order to excel.—Ex. * BE A BOOSTER. Do you know there's lots of people Settin' round in every school Growling like a broody chicken, Knocking every good thing down? Don't you be that kind o' grouch, ! Cause they ain't no use on earth; ! You just be a booster rooster, CrojW and boost for all you'rt worth. If your school needs boostin' boost 'er, Don't hold back and wait to see * / / some other fellow's willin'— Sail right in; this country's free. No one's got a mortgage on it, It's yours just as much as his, If your school is shy on boosters, You get in the boostin' biz. If things just don't seem to suit yon And the world seems kinder wrong, What's the matter with a boostin' Just to help the thing along. 'Cause if things should stop agoin' We'd be in a sorry plight, You just keep that horn a-blowin'— Boost 'er up with all your might. If you know some feller's failin's Just forget 'em, cause you know That the same fellow's got some good points; Them's the ones you want to show. Cast your loaves out on the waters, "They'll come back," a sayin' true; Mebbe, too, they'll come back "buttered," When some fellow boosts for you. -•—Golden Seal Review, ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xii] ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellingham, Wash. After Reading the Other Ads COME AND SEE HOW OUR VALUES COMPARE DRESS GOODS, SILKS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS M H C K L J N 1325-1331 COMMERCIAL STREET May Manton Patterns When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xiii] ---------- New Spring Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists and Skirts Arriving Daily at Copyright 1915 The H. Black Co. They are Garments of the better kind, but they cost no more HERE When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xiv] ---------- $f .50 Per Doien IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL VIGNETTED PANEL PHOTOS, MADE ESPECIALLY FOR APPLICATION LETTERS De Liuxe Studio 209 VS West Holly Phone 123 BON TON MILLINERY AND COATS 128 West Holly Street STYLES, PRICE, SERVICE, IS THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE THAT HAS MADE THIS STORE THE MILLINERY AND COAT HEADQUARTERS. EASTER STYLES AND PRICES ESPECIALLY ATTRACTIVE. PURE WHOLESOME CANDY V THE CAVE ." 1288 ELK STREET BELLINGHAM Northwest Hardware Company Shelf and Heavy Hardware Sporting Goods and Cutlery 213-215 West Holly ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xv] ---------- R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOfDAS L SIMPSON LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES FOR SALE Bellingham Washington Plates Made by ® gt;* .- MARITIME BLDO.) That SEATTLE.WASrL/ Please - THE - BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BELLINGHAM - WASHINGTON CAPITAL AND SURPLUS S475,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, 4 PER CENT INTEREST'PAID SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS - BOXES TO RENT OFFICERS VICTOR A. ROEDER. PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCCUSH, VICE PRESIDENT F. F. HANDSCHY, CASHIER H. P. JUKES . E. P. SANFORD E. D. BATES ASSISTANT CASHIERS DIRECTORS WM. G. BROWN WM. MCCUSH F. F. HANDSCHY E. L. GAUDETTE CHAS. F. NOLTE GEORGE NOLTE V. A. ROEDER When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xvi] ---------- STUDENT, STOP AND THINK HALF PRICE PORTRAIT SALE For a short time only we will give Normal Students a Special Price on Application Photos at 85c per dozen. A Fine Chance to Secure Nice Pictures at a Small Price THE GROSART STUDIOS 1211 DOCK STREET High Class Vaudeville and Pictures GRAND M E A MAKE SWEET GROCERY OOMRANY YOUR TRADING PLACE THIS YEAR We carry Home-Made Cooking, Fresh Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. SWEET GROCERY COMPANY Phones 417-418 1021 Elk Street Bellingham's Musical Headquarters Sheet Music, Phonographs, Pianos Alaska Building - - 210 East Holly St. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xvii] ---------- Office Phone 975 Res. Phone 907 DR. T. M. BARLOW Dentist Rooms 335-36-37, First National Bank Building Bellingham, Washington DR. C. A. HUGHES OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 209-10 Exchange Building Graduate Los Angeles College of Osteopathy Phone 107-2217 Office Phone 358 Res. Phone 666 DR. V. B. SHAW Dentist Rooms 340-1-2 First National Bank Building Bellingham, Washington Phone 1634 204-5 Alaska Building, Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9 to 12 m., 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment. BELLINGHAM - • WASHINGTON F L U F F Y - F L U F F THE DRY SHAMPOO, MAKES THE HAIR SOFT AND FLUFFY PRICE 50 CENTS PER BOX For Sale by E N G B E R G P H A R M A CY YOUNG LADIES DO YOU KNOW THAT THE MOORE FOUNTAIN PEN IS A VERY SATISFACTORY ARTICLE. WE GUARANTEE THEM NOT TO LEAK. ALL SIZES, AND OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT. E. T. Mathes Book Company 110 West Holly Street, Near Dock Street When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xviii] ---------- An Enemy of Coughs and Colds Many Normalites suffer from "Colds in the Head," and throat troubles; giving difficulty in pronouncing "M's" and "N's," and perchance affecting marks in Oral Expression. There is a prescription that beats the Doctor's. It's the Ounce of Prevention that saves buying L. B. Q.'s and Mustard Plasters. Here it is:— A little heater that you can move from room to room, wherever there are gas pipes; that does all the heating on moderate days, and helps a lot when the mercury suddenly drops. A heater that glows and radiates, chasing the chill from cold corners arid drying soaked shoes. The Gas Company would like to show you the new "Bungalow" and "Cottage" gas heaters, and demonstrate how they not only heat the air, but improve ventilation. OLIVES, RIPE AND GREEN, OLIVE OIL—Pure COOKIES—100 varieties. SEAL SHIPT OYSTERS Everything in Fancy Groceries Tx7"ilson-]Sroble:3-Ba.rr Co. HOLLY STREET Hotel Leopold 200 Rooms, European, 100 Baths, $1.00 and Up DININGROOM SERVICE THE BEST AND MOST REASONABLE IN THE CITY Our 40c Luncheons and 50c Five-Course Dinners are all that you can wish for. Give Yourself a Treat Now and Then When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xix] ---------- Pacific Steam Laundry ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a strictly hand work department. Our bleaching which is harmless to your linen is made by electricity WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone 268— Phone 268 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS BELLINGHAM OFFICE LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office, 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. THE REMAINING NUMBERS OP THE Normal School Lecture Course FOR 1914-15 ARE: April 1—Lecture by Dr. Thomas E. Greene, "America, the World's Peacemaker." April 6.—Lecture by Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "A Wider Industrial Field for Women." * * SINGLE NUMBERS 50c When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xx] ---------- We have the largest and most up-to-date printing establishment in the Northwest. DROP IN AND LET US SHOW YOU THRU OUR PLANT # * # UNION • PRINTING,, BINDING and STATIONERY CO. MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET Immense Stock Prompt Service Satisfaction Guaranteed PUGET SOUND NAVIGATION CO. Doable Daily Steamer Service to Anaco*tes and Seattle 10:00 A. M.— 9:00 P. M. DAILY STEAMER TO PORT T0WNSEND C. V. LA FARGE, Agent CITIZENS' DOCK Phone 992 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xxi] ---------- BROKE YOUR GLASSES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult us at once. Our iron-bound guarantee is as good as a government bone1 that we can give you relief. ' lt;%M£ gt; ^ 1 M w \ PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The eyes must be examined by an. Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. NAZI YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Eye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses rlone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if they do need glasses. We Can Fit the Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. I Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xxii] ---------- Eye troubles mean school troubles for the student. Let Woll banish YOUR troubles with the right glasses. Exclusive Optometrist Optician. 205 W. Holly. iV. hi. Montgomery SELL ALL I" II T I KINDS OF r U L L Phone 1555. "Photographs that please the people" IS THE KIND WE MAKE. COME IN AND SEE OUR WORK AND GET OUR PRICES. BROWN STUDIO 415 SUNSET BLOCK ;;" When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xxiii] ---------- Belfingham, Washington . • — ; — _ ——m- , •; ; , --,:• . SUMMER SESSION OF 1915 • • : . — ; — — * — — — ' Eight Weeks'Term Opens on Monday, June 7. Enlarged Faculty will direct the work. Entire Laboratory and Shop Equipment Available to Students. AH Grades of the Training School Open for Practical Teaching. Pull Particulars in the March Bui- 5 letin; send for a Copy. ---------- Messenger - 1915 March - Page [xxiv] ---------- J. B.WAHL THE LOW PRICE STORE YOUNG WOMEN SEEKING EDUCATION Here's a school of fashion with Competent Instructors in all the branches of apparel that are such a delight to Young Women in quest of Spring Wearables. Spring is Here. Commencement Coming SEE THE NEW THINGS HERE AND THERE IN THE STORE Hundreds of fresh Spring Hats are making the Millinery Section bright. Hats of satin and straw, Hats gay with posies, and full of new ideas. NEW SPRING SUITS, especially of Tan Covert and Check and other fashionable materials. NEW SHEER WAISTS of Dimity and Voile. NEW RIBBONS for Spring and Summer. NEW SILK and WHITE LINGERIE Night Gowns, Bloomers and Chemises of Pink and White Crepe de Chine. , SHOES for the girl of vim and vigor of youth, that sparkle with style, new styles that make thenv the choice for young women for all occasions. 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Identifier: wwu:33305
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 March
Date: 1915-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_191503
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915 Volume 05 - Page 076 1915-03-08 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the Principal and the Secretary. MOLLI
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915 Volume 05 - Page 076 1915-03-08 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal
Show more1915-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915 Volume 05 - Page 076 1915-03-08 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow, Olsen and Smith, the Principal and the Secretary. MOLLIE BUCK MATTER Mollie Buck appeared before the Board. Mr. Alfred Black, Jr., was also present in the capacity of legal advisor to Miss Buck. Mrs. Warren was also present as a companion of Miss Buck. From statements made it appeared that about two weeks previously Miss Buck had been refused the privilege of enrolling as a student of the school, on the ground of her intense hostility toward the faculty of the institution, which had heretofore manifested itself in disrespectful and insubordinate conduct, very detrimental to the peace and discipline of the school. Notwithstanding her non-enrollment Miss Buck had subsequently persisted in daily coming to the school and entering departments where her presence was detrimental to the work in progress. She had vol? and offensively discussed the faculty and the institution at ? opportunity. It appeared that her peculiar idea in persistently attending the school under these circumstances had no other explanation than a purpose to harass and annoy the school. For these reasons the Principal had requested Miss Buck on March 5, to discontinue her attendance. This she refused to do. When she appeared at the school Monday, March 8, the Principal requested Miss Buck to retire. She refused to do so, and on the suggestion to Principal soon afterward she was taken away by the police. Miss Buck was given the opportunity of presenting her story and discussing her right of attendance as a student. The chief features of her disclosure were disparagements of the faculty and to some extent of the Trustees and the students of the school. She failed to offer any pertinent argument bearing upon the question at issue. Mr. Black, speaking in behalf of Miss Buck, stated as his ? opinion, that if Miss Buck would promise to comply with the regulations of the school and would refrain from all criticism and discussion of the faculty and others in the institution, she would have the legal right to be admitted as a student. Addressing Miss Buck, he asked her to made such a promise to the Board. Miss Buck demurred to doing so, saying that when she made a promise she kept it, and that she did not care to make such a promise without taking ample time for reflection. Mr. Black informed her that unless she gave the school authorities assurance of good conduct on her part, the Trustees would have the legal right to exclude her; and he again urged upon her the importance of making such a promise. Miss Buck, however, repeated her refusal to do so. The Principal read from minutes of a faculty meeting held on this date, excerpts expressing the unanimous opinion of the faculty that Miss Buck was temperamentally unfitted for teaching and that they could not conscientiously recommend her for a certificate or diploma. The followed a discussion which was largely personal between Miss Buck and Trustee Smith, the latter directing his conversation with a view to testing Miss Buck's mental status. Mr. Black withdrew while this was in progress. At the conclusion Trustee Smith informed Miss Buck that, "Until the Board acts upon your case, you are to keep away from this school." WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915 Volume 05 - Page 077 1915-03-08 Miss Buck replied, "I will not do it." After some further irrelevant interchange, Miss Buck withdrew. READING OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of February 10, were then read and approved. BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED Bills were audited and approved for payment as follows: FUEL, LIGHT and WATER. 3952 Mathes Book Co. - 3.25. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 66.60. City of Bellingham - 11.30. 3971 Union Printing Co. - 1.50. City of Bellingham - 14.50. 3990 Griggs S. and P. Co. - 1.80. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 9.63. Pacific Tel. Co. - 16.85. Pacific Tel. Co. Tolls - 1.68. Western Union Co. - .93. Normal Messenger - 5.00. H. Standish - 2.00. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS 3899 Christopher and Blythe - 10.00. 3989 Morse Hardware Co. - 2.70. 3978 Morrison Mill Co. - 4.00. 3984 S. J. Myers - 3.50. MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES. 3983-4005 W. N. and B. - 1.00. 4013 Union Printing Co. - 1.00. 4012 Northwest Hardware Co. - 1.55. Bellingham Pub. Co. - 2.80. 3758 B. B. Grocery - .20. 3951 Normal Grocery - .75. 3975 Griggs S. and P. Co. - 1.00. 3918 Morrison Mill Co. - 20.00. Bellingham Truck Co. - 7.25. 3994 Morse Hardware Co. - 5.25. 3993 Mutual Paper Co. - 14.18. 3953 O.C. Armstrong - 1.00. 3756 G. G. Barker and Son - 1.50. 3997 A. H. Montgomery - 3.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - 9.20. Northwest School Furn. Co. - 18.00. 4007 A. G. Spaulding and Bros. - 1.43. 4008 Union Printing Co. - .90. 3408 Montague and McHugh - .80. 3976 Montague and McHugh - 1.12. 3748 Montague and McHugh - .30. 3759 Montague and McHugh - 1.04. 3940 Montague and McHugh - 2.25. 3981 Morse Hardware Co. - 2.16. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915 Volume 05 - Page 078 1915-03-08 LOCAL VOUCHERS. 3949 Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. - 3.38. 3908 McHutchinson and Co. - 20.34. 3913 B. B. Furniture Co. - 1.00. 3551 Montague and McHugh - 1.08. 3603 Montague and McHugh - 1.43. 3969 Montague and McHugh - .94. 3807 Montague and McHugh - .92. 3578 Montague and McHugh - .95. 3669 Montague and McHugh - 19.84. 3980 Lowman and Hanford - 1.12. Do Credit 6.56 and 4.91. 3883 Lowman and Hanford - 4.88. 3943 Lowman and Hanford - 1.00. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 5.18. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 62.24. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 190.27. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 19.73. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 17.38. 3985 Lowman and Hanford - 1.05. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 33.48. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 128.47. 3826 Lowman and Hanford - 1.35. 4015 The Hub Magazine - 14.90. 3942 Welles Bros. Pub. Co. - 3.00. 3957 Union Print Co. - .25. 3729 John Wiley and Sons - 1.00. 3912 Mathes Book Co. - 1.85. 3932 Mathes Book Co. - 2.60. Standard Oil Co. - 255.10. Mike Ponti - 4.00. Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 101.25. Pacific Tel. Co. - 6.00. Williams Vinegar Co. - 6.25. Ford Creamery Co. - 115.05. Pacific Steam Laundry - 15.70. Sweet Grocery Co. - 191.02. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 35.05. City Treasurer - 7.80. York Addn. Market - 145.80. Morse Hardware - .95. Christopher and Blythe - 5.55. Peter Frank - 1.75. B. B. Furniture Co. - 3.25. Bellingham Auto Sup. Co. - 1.40. Thiel and Welter - 11.56. A. H. Montgomery - 41.25. Mathes Book Co. - 1.90. Whatcom Dairy - 25.78. Bridge View Farm - 90.15. Sanitary Meat Market - .40. Sanitary Meat Market - .90. Sweet Grocery Company - 19.00. SALARY Lillie Smith - 20.50. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1915 Volume 05 - Page 079 1915-03-08 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER The Principal asked authority to engage a speaker for commencement, which was granted. LIGHT ON CAMPUS The Principal reported that he had requested the city ?rnish an arc light at the corner of Pine and High Streets ?ne to be located on the knoll at the front of the campus, ? request has not been granted. An offer had been secured, ?ter, from the Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company ?rnish current for one arc light on the knoll at the expense ?e school for $3.25 per month. INLAND EMPIRE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The Principal reported that an invitation had been extended ? ?ss Wilson of this school, from the Inland Empire Teachers' Association to present a paper at the meeting of the association in ?ane on April 16th on the subject "What can be done to make the ?al School Library more efficient". It was agreed that Miss Wilson be granted permission to attend the meeting at the expense of the school's Library fund. ADVERTISEMENT IN BALLARD H.S. ANNUAL A proposal was presented for the publication of a 1/4 page advertisement of this school in the Ballard H. S. Annual. The proposition was accepted. LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION The Principal referred to the appropriation just made by the Legislature for this school for the approaching biennium, ? amount of such appropriation being $165,000 for Salaries, ?,000 for Maintenance, and $19,000 for Improvements. He discussed certain improvements and additions to the school facilities, which had in view. SURPLUS FUNDS TO BE PLACED AT INTEREST The Registrar was directed to place such school funds as not immediately needed at interest in savings deposits and ? and certificates of deposit, and it was directed that local vouchers be issued for the purpose of making such transfer. ?ARY SUBJECT REFERRED TO The Board discussed in a preliminary way a revision of the ?ary schedule, and possible changes in the Faculty. The Board then adjourned. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11602
Title: Messenger - 1915 February
Date: 1915-02-01
Description: In Memorium, John J. Edens 1840-1914 - Trustee 1985-1913 / Georgia Ethelwyn Ellis, 1877-1914 - B.S.N.S. 1906 (p.[14])
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1915_0201
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER FEBRUARY, 1915 BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLIINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [i] ---------- 20 per cent to 50 per cent Discount Sale 1 Closes Saturday Evening Febtv ty \ 3th BUY A YE
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Show more1915_0201 ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER FEBRUARY, 1915 BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLIINGHAM, WASHINGTON ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [i] ---------- 20 per cent to 50 per cent Discount Sale 1 Closes Saturday Evening Febtv ty \ 3th BUY A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF STYLE MERCHANDISE THIS WEEK AND SAVE FROM 20 to 50c ON THE DOLLAR. MONTAGUE McHUGH Bellingham, Washington Men's Wearing Apparel ONE PRICE EVERY DAY TO EVERY ONE HAS BEEN OUR POLICY FOR YEARS. HART SCHAFFNER MARX SUITS FOR MEN AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN All Other Lines Standard Merchandise * * GAGESDODSON CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [ii] ---------- BATTERSBY BROS. —Always Eeliable— NEAT EXCLUSIVE STYLES IN FOOTWEAR, FOR PARTY WEAR AND ALL SCHOOL FUNCTIONS P R I C E S T H A T A R E A S A V I NG AN APPRECIATIVE VALENTINE WOULD BE A REMEMBRANCE FROM HORST'S FLORAL SHOP Free Auto Delivery 1256 Elk Street Phone 386 SPECIAL PRICES COUFS CUTIATE "DRUG STORE P U R E D R U GS Parker Fountain Pens for $i.oo Hot Water bottles 98c Dollar Watches, (Boy Proof) Perfumes at 50c per ounce Large box Royal Crepe Stationery 25c Venetian Massage Cream 50c. (Twice the ordinary size) GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [iii] ---------- I We Make it Good i I Our Friends Make it Famous • i . * i • Ford's S • Ice Cream S ! . . and . . I | Butter S I PHONE 43 1314 R. R. AVE. j • • • • • • ••••••••••••••••••••m! Larson's Livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND GOAL EXPRESS AND DRAYING Phone 70 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [iv] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HO ME STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students FloWers are th)e Qairjiiesi $r)d 3Weetest Valer)fir)es THE BEST AT 0, G. BARKER lt; SON 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. T H E L, E A D E R New Spring Millinery Arriving Daily NEW SUITS, COATS, SKIRTS, MATZEN HAND TAILORED SUITS FOR WOMEN $24.50 and up Agents for Nemo and G-ossard Corsets When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [v] ---------- WE DELIVER ALL GOODS ON HANGERS TELEPHONE 733 Parisian Cleaners High Class Cleaners and Dyers 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students 1140 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. NORflAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1224 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington OFF WITH THE OLD CLOTHES, ON WITH THE NEW Start the new year right by taking the elevator, and saving $10.00 Pelegren Martin Up-Stairs Clothiers and Hatters Second Floor Bellingham National Bank Building When Patroniziner Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [vi] ---------- VISIT The Delicious Shop 209 East Holly Street FOR DELICIOUS HOME BAKED GOODS, AND DELICATESSEN. Cafeteria Lunch, Tea Room and Fountain Drinks Remember Valentine Day SPECIAL VIOLET CORSAGES BOQUETS TO STUDENTS —AT— KERSEY'S FLOWER SHOP TEL. 408 ALASKA BUILDING MUNRO HASKELL I 163 ELK ST. Hardware, Heating, Tinning and Plumbing tt » C H A P P E D H A N DS TRY OUR "ROSE CREAM" SUN DRUG CD. 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students 11 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [vii] ---------- R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOIDAS SL SIMPSON LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES FOR SALE Bellingham - Washington SEND YOUR ROUGH DRY TO THE S HOME, LAUNDRY Family - 5c per Pound Individuals - -8c per Pound JOHNSON KOPPERDAHL, Props. Phone 2532 934-36 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. PURE WHOLESOME CANDY \ THE CHiZE .." 1288 ELK STREET BELLINGHAM When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [viii] ---------- Northwest Hardware Company Shelf and Heavy Hardware Sporting Goods and Cutlery 213-215 West Holly Street. Bellingham, Wash. High Class Vaudeville and Pictures GRAND T H E ATT R E MAKE SWEET GROCERY COMPANY YOUR TRADING PLACE THIS YEAR We carry Home-Made Cooking, Fresh Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. SWEET GROCERY COMPANY Phones 417-418 1021 Elk Street Bellingham's Musical Headquarters Sheet Music, Phonographs, Pianos Alaska Building - - 210 East Holly St. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [ix] ---------- EDISON THEATRE COMING February J7 and J8 PATHE'S Most Massive Production In Colors "THE UFE OF OUR SAVIOR" A Seven-Reel Masterpiece that no one will want to miss seeing XA/ATOM T H I S S ^ A CE E A C H M O N TH ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [x] ---------- EAT SMABY'S DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES OH! GIRLS HAVE YOU TRIED SMABY'S CANDIES NEXT TIME ARTHUR, Clifford, William. Fred or Harry comes up to see you insist on him bringing you a box of Smaby's Chocolates, the kind that satisfies, because they have that soft, creamy, mellow, fluffy center, and a rich, thick, crisp, flavored chocolate coating, and besides, we flavor our centers so that you taste the flavor. It doesn't make any difference what you buy of Smaby's, you will find three important things in our Candies and Ice Cream—that is, Quality, Purity and Flavor. Smaby's Cream Molasses Kisses, 40c Pound Candies With a Flavor 119 EAST HOLLY STREET Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronising Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [1] ---------- THEMESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BBLUNGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. 1311 Railroad Avenue THJB STAFF Editor-in-Chief- -FRANCES GREEN Assistant Editor—BEN TIDBALL Business Manager-- C . O. BAUGHMAN Calendar Literary Library RUTH CONNER IRA MILLER MAUDE BURGUA Clssscs~™ Senior - - MARY CAMPBELL Junior - •- - - BEN TIDBALL Sophomore - - - SARA BRAS Faculty RUTH CONNER High School . FRANK HERRMANN Alumni WILL REILLY Organizations— Philomathean - KENTON HOUGAN Boys' Athletics Girls' Athletics ALBERT HENNES HELEN BYLES ' Thespians - DELBERT HENNES H. L. S. - LORETTA MURPHY Alkisiah - - MERRY DAY Exchange jokes - - - INES HERRE IONE OWEN Chelan Co. Club - - VIDA REID Choral Club - MATTIE WOOD Y. W. C. A. - MARIE THOMESEN I TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21; 190a, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-clasc matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. February, 1915. No. lt; RESULT OF STORY CONTEST. The Committee to judge Prize Stories and Poems, begs leave to report that good ideas were found in both stories and poems, but not sufficient attainment to recommend them for a money prize. The Committee suggests that THE MESSENGER hold open its offer for another month and allow the competitors to revise their productions and submit them again, if they desire. COMMITTEE. January 25, 1915. THE MESSENGER has decided to hold this offer open, until a story and a poem are received which the judges deem worthy of the prize. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER The Christmas number of THE MESSENGER was sent to Senator Miles Poindexter. Some time ago the editor received a letter, complimenting us very highy on our paper, both on the literary and mechanical sides of the paper. We hope our school will appreciate this news. Of much interest to the school at present, is the measure regarding the new standard, which will be set for the teaching profession. The Committee is now working on the bill, and we are awaiting its presentation before the representatives and senators. COMING EVENTS. February 3. Mrs. Termaat. February 5. Mrs. Willoughby. February 8. Miss Wilson. Pullman Glee Club. February 11. Thespian party. February 12. Miss Worden; Lincoln Day Program at Metropolitan Theatre, in charge of the Red Cross War Relief Association. Save the date. February 15. Miss Lawrence. February 19. Dr. Deerwester; Junior Play. Save the date and your money. February 22. Mrs. Smith. February 26. Miss Sperry. March 1. Miss Bowen. March 10. Mr. Bond says not to forget this is the date of Mme. Bngberg's Musicale. A State report shows that the Bellingham Normal owns 23.288 acres of land, and that the total value of all the school's property, buildings, said acreage included, is $1,252,529.00. Money spent for battleships by the belligerent nations could truly be called a "sinking fund."—Tahoma. Teacher (cooking)—"Have you ever had any cooking?' Girl—"Yes, three times a day."—Tahoma. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [3] ---------- 3(tt iH?m0rium 1840—1914, QxtXBUt 1005—1013 (Swirgta IE%ltoEtt lElta 1877—1914 *. ». ». *. 1000 ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER January 5. What a sleepy, homesick, school full. But all really glad to get back to work. January 6. Dr. Nash, in behalf of the Faculty, wishes us a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Thank you, we wish you the same. January 7. Ruth Woodruff leads the Y. W. C. A. January 8. Miss Sands gives a most interesting talk on "Japan," with views. Petitions out for Secretary and Vice- President of the Board of Control. The basket-ball team wins from Sedro-Woolley. That's the way to start the New Year. January 11. Miss Rhodes' talk is on the "Arts of Europe," with stereopticon views. Most interesting and instructive. January 13. Mrs. Nash gives a musical program, assisted by Mrs. Jones, which is highly appreciated. January 15. Mr. Philippi's subject is "Machines, and Some of Their Far-Reaching Social Implications." You don't believe much in Women's Suffrage, do you? But we were very much interested in your talk. Senior "Kid Party." What "dear children" the Faculty made too. January 16. Juniors had a "Kid Party" too. Not copied from the Seniors either. It was easier for the Juniors to be "kids," anyway. Fact is, most of them acted natural. January 18. Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis, lecturer and charactei reader, talks a few minutes. Teaching assignments posted again. "Many are called but few are chosen." January 20. Mrs. Termaat's seventh and eighth grades give a splendid musical program. Come again, we enjoyed it very much. January 21. Junior play rehearsal shows great improvement. This will be the best ever given by any Junior Class.. January 22. The Mid-year Seniors graduate. We hate to see you go, but wish you the greatest possible success. Remember, "Be Strong and Nobly Serve." Janury 23. The International Quartet entertain a most enthusiastic audience, with selections from Grand Opera, and a scene from "Martha." ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 January 25. The new semester begins, with an increased number. Welcome to our midst; we hope you enjoy it here as much as we do. Three 'rahs given Miss Bowen. January 26. Election of new Junior officers. Literary THE NORMAL'S EARLY HISTORY, AS DESCRIBED B\ "THE OLD GRAD." By WILL N. REILLY. The two were moving among the bookshelves of the Belling-ham library. Gradually "The Old Grad." led the way into the magazine reference room and up to the south side of a huge stack near the center of the room. "Talk about your graveyards and your hotbeds of ghostly lore, but did you every see anything to beat this collection? Here are the old files of the now defunct Blade and of the Whatcom Reveille, or, as it is now known, The American-Reveille. What do you say if we interview a spook or two?" Not waiting for an answer, "The Old Grad." drew one of the musty bound files from its crypt and opened it on a nearby table. A quaint, countrified paper opened before them. It looked nothing like our present local papers. Advertisements graced its front page and our now "The-Story-in-Thirty-Letters" headlines was noticeable by its absence. "Here's a story of a Board of Trade meeting. Let's see what the old boosters were once interested in," said T. O. G. "I'm with you," replied The New Student, "but first, what is the date of this paper?" Together the two, The Old Grad. and The New Student, glanced at the top of the page and saw that it was a copy of The Blade of December 15, 1894. The date settled, they began separately to read the old paper. "Well, look what's sandwiched in the middle of this Board of Trade story! That item should have been worth a column and it has less than ten lines," stormed T. O. G. "Just listen to this!" ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER "The Legislative Committee was instructed to meet and confer, with instructions to have introduced bills for a Normal School and a Cascade 'Trail." "No more, no less," laughed The New Student. "You would think that Normal Schools were things of little consequence, wouldn't you, after reading that? I wonder W' Jhat refers to our Normal on the hill?" "Of course it does," replied The Old Grad. "I remember having heard my father tell about it." Then in whispers, he told the following brief story of the Bellingham Normal: "About 1890, a member of the State Legislature, named Col. Michjel Anderson, is supposed to have started the agitation for a Normal on .Bellingham Bay. "About the same time a private Normal was established by Prof. Bradley, at Lynden. This school had a strenuous existence and figured largely in the fight over establishing the local school. ' The Legislature felt that one Normal was all this section of the State needed and so saw no reason for a State school here. An endeavor was made to have Prof. Bradley's school taken over by the State, but without success. Another faction wanted the school located at Point Francis, on the north end of Lummi Island, A wealthy widow, named Mrs. Hummell, who owned large tracts of property at Silver Beach, on Lake Whatcom, offered a free site for the school there. And she would probably have been successful, had not the Bellingham Bay Improvement Company and the Fairhaven Land Company given the original ten acres of the campus to the State. I think we can get the rest of the school's financial history from these papers." Turning to The Reveille of February 23, 1895, they found the following: "Seattle University, Cheney and Ellensburg Normal Schools are trying to kill the Whatcom Normal, for fear it may interfere with them. Whatcom will try to kill their appropriations unless it is fairly treated." In the issue of March 5, they read: "The Normal School Bill passed the House * * * * by a vote of 57 to 10. The bill provides $40,000 for a Normal at Whatcom, and $60,000 for a Normal at Cheney." "The local delegation," explained T. O. G., "did not ask for a maintainance fund, owing to the ill-will of the Legislature. The appropriation which they did get was given only because the Cheny Bill was favored in the House, and the two bills were combined." The issue of March 7, 1895, stated that the Governor had signed the bill. In The Blade for October 13, 1895, they read that a Seattle architect and the Board were considering plans for the new school building. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 A communication to the Board of Trade, printed in The Reveille, of January 9, 1897, stated: "We wish to report that the new Normal School is a large, substantially built edifice * * * * * a credit to our city and county. The building will soon be completed." A Legislative report in The Reveille of March 3, 1897, tells of finding the first two floors of the main building completed, and recommended an appropriation to run the School. It also commends the Board of Directors for their efficient gratuitous work. The Board was composed of Major Eli Wilkins, R. C. Higginson and John J. Edens. Under date of March 9, 1897, they read: "IT PROBABLY IS SAFE"—The Senate yesterday afternoon decided to give the Whatcom Normal the $20,000 asked for." But it was not "safe," for the Governor vetoed the bill March 17, and so the building was idle another two years. An editorial in The Reveille of January 28, 1898, reads: "As an evidence of its friendly feeling toward this section, The Tacoma News says: 'The Whatcom Normal School building has been finished. More's the pity.' " The State Teachers Association urged the opening of the school in the papers of the State in their issues of January 1, 1899. The Reveille of January 3, 1899, acknowledges the receipt of a pamphlet issued in Cheney, urging the opening of both the Whatcom and the Cheney schools. Search as they would, The Old Grad. and The New Student could find no reference to the introduction of the Normal bill in the Legislature of 1899, or of the action of either House; but in the issue of February 18, 1899, they read: "The Normal bill passed the joint committee and goes to the Governer, calling for $30,500." "Governor Rogers " they read under date of February 21, "informs The Reveille correspondent that he will allow the Normal Bill to become a law without his signature." "He had to do this," explained The Old Guard, "as the Legislature favored having three Normal Schools, or none at all. The Governor wanted to have one at Ellensburg only, but he knew that Ellensburg would also lose if he fought the issue. "An audience of three hundred people," they read under date of September 7, 1899, "gathered in the assembly room at the Normal School yesterday, to listen to the exercises of opening day. It was a beautiful day and an auspicious one for the opening of the new educational institution." The article went on to say that one hundred and twenty students enrolled the first day. It increased thirty-five the second day, making the enrollment seventy-five more than had ever been at the old established Ellensburg school. September 12, 1899, saw two hundred and twelve students attending the Normal and heard J. J. Edens, of the Board of Directors, say: ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER "We have to have two more teachers." "The Legislature of 1901," said The Old Grad," as he put the papers aside, "provided for the Training School annex; 1907 saw the Science annex, and 1913 brought the new High School, while we hope that 1915 will donate a new dormitory." •'Do you think they will ever cease to want new buildings here," laughingly inquired The New Student. "Not unless the old town sinks with an earthquake," replied The Old Grad. "Why, you simply can't stop people from coming to this school, and they must be provided for." —: ^ HANS WRITES BACK TO FRITZ. O Fritz, 0 Fritz! Mein brudder Fritz! For vy you iss so sad. For ven I reads your letter, Fritz, he sounds like you iss mad. You seems to tink dot effery vun iss down and oudt by you, But peoples don't get mad at all for all tings vot you iss do. Chust 'member Fritz, dis vun schmall ting, follow me in mein pat', Und do ter tings vol I has did, und vear your brudder's hat. Und shun der girls, und hate der poys, ncffer do vot you choose, Und by imd ,by, in many years, you vill vear your brudder's shoes. But me, oh my! Dot barrel Fritz, iss der vorstesl ting of all, You don't got no pantaloons? turn out mit track or football. Und den you be so gut as pie, chust so gut as gut can be, May pe den I send ein pair, dot iss ein little schmall for me. You must heed der Fake-ulty if dey does make you feel blue, For kids vot goes by der Normal School, don't know vot to do. You iss so young, und klein, wie kinder, you got to haff dem rules, For der teachers does der same in all der kindergarten schools. For, can't you see, mine luffing Fritz, already now again, Dot ven you go by Normal School you must be gray oil men. Dot if you ditch in der day time already more as in der night, Efery vun iss stay by home und dot would be ein awful fright. So dot is vy dot big oxkoose you tell me 'bout dot time, Und dot's 'cause vy der kids keep goin' und dere acts sublime, Makes dem understand der secret of dere liffing life alone, Und chust keepin' teachers busy,—"givin' dogs ein meaty bone." Ach Himmel, Fritz, I say too much about dot rules und stuff, ft iss der ting sometimes you know to run ein little bluff. j_ ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 Go not by your vay oudt of und scare your teachers all to death Und make dem tink dcy iss all die even before dey get breath. Veil now, mine Fritz; you follow me, und be ein chentleman, Of two dings vol you vant to do, vy do die oder vun. Und read your pooks, und don't shmart get, und don't tear no more pants, Und answer me dis leelle note,—your luffing brudder—HANS. I. M., '16. # "THE MAN WHO COULD NEVER GO HOME." RUTH CONNER. "Ain't ya got yer copy ready yet, Mr. Barlow? Say yer new at this job, ain't ya? Bill says he ain't never saw a fella' as slow as youse get a job on a real paper like this one. He says ya musta had some pull to get a job on Old Howard's sheet." "That's all right, Jimmy; I've got a real story this time. Front page too, one that'll make 'em all take notice." "Well, all I gotta say is, ya better get a move on, 'cause Tom he's got a fierce grouch on and there's no chance for front page make-up if ya don't hurry. And say! Old Howard, he'll b e " Further discussion was stopped by the appearance of Mr. Howard himself. At his entrance Jimmy darted to another desk, snatched the "copy" from the spindle, and disappeared into the composing room. As Mr. Howard walked among the desks to his private office, the typewriters seemed to click louder and faster, for things always moved along faster when he was there. He was a man who had very little to say, and anything he did say was listened to carefully. His appearance was that of an aristocrat and he always gave the impression of being aloof. The paper he owned and edited was the largest in the State, and his editorials were well worth reading. Barlow, the city editor, had been on the paper about six months, and Jimmy had never gotten used to his slow way of doing things.? Now, he stopped in his work to answer the imperative ring of the telephone and, taking down the facts, turned again to his desk, which was covered with clippings and "copy." He wrote in full the notes just taken and turned and called, "Copy boy!" Jimmy answered briskly. "You sure gota move on this time, didn't ya? Well, say; I'm glad ya did. I'se scared ya never would get that there story done an," in a whisper, "Old Howard 'ud a been pretty sore, I guess." "Run along, Jimmy, or it will be too late yet, if Tom's as grouchy as you say he is." ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER During this time Mr. Howard was finishing his editorial for the next morning. It was to be a special appeal to the people, and he hoped it would convey the message he meant. He finished it finally, and looked it over with a smile of satisfaction. "Better than usual," he said to himself. He rang for Jimmy, and when that lively, talkative individual had gone, he turned to his desk to look over some notes. Meanwhile, Barlow had finished his work and gone over to where Graham, the sporting editor, sat reading. "I say, Graham, what's the book? You seem to be enjoying it from the look on your face." "Hale's 'Man Without a Country,' The idea of writing a thing like that. Rot, I call it! never read anything worse." "Not so much rot either, Graham. Fact is, the story I sent in to-night is on that order. Strangest one I've ever heard. Want to hear it?" "Oh, yes; if it isn't too long! I'd as soon listen to one of your sensational weekly stories as read one as idiotic as this one." "I never really believed that one of Hale's 'till this one come in; and now I'm inclined to think it isn't so far off." "Well, wait till I roll a couple of cigarettes, will you? Hate to interrupt by rolling. Now go to it!" "About sixteen years ago, in a little town called Boulder, the editor and owner of the paper was caught misusing funds. Town people would hardly believe it. The young fellow had always been considered a model. His wife, an attractive girl, had been loved and made over by every one. She always had everything she wanted, and was never unhappy. When the blow fell she was heart-broken, and never got over it. When the officials went to get the man, he was gone. He left a note saying that he never wanted to see the town or state again, borne fool laws kept hini from being pursued, and nothing more was done. The girl wife lingered on and died, after three years. The man, who had changed his name, went back and saw her one Sunday, but left before they could get him Monday." As the story continued Barlow talked louder than he realized and, on the other side of the partition, A. John Howard was attracted by it and listened too. When the name "Boulder," was mentioned he started quickly and then, as he listened, became more and more restless. Now he tried to look over some clippings, and again, made as if to write. When Barlow came to the part where the "girl-wife" died, he jumped suddenly to his feet, and slipped to the door. "The strangest thing about it is, that no one but his sister seems to know where he is. He changed his name, and goes home now and then on a Sunday, to see her. She says he really wants to come back, but is without a state he can call his own." At this, Mr. Howard walked over to Graham and Barlow. Had they looked they would have seen how white his face was; ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 but they were too interested in the story. "Just telling Graham of the 'story' I handed in to-night. Sister trying to find her brother and get him off, so he can come home." "Yes, I heard part of it. I know of a story rather similar. Can't you see where the young fellow, in trying so hard to give his wife everything she desired, could get in until he couldn't find his way out? Where he would use every means possible to make both ends meet and have a little left to put away. Finally, for fear of disappointing her latest whim, he uses money which should never have been touched, and then is caught. Think how he felt when he realized what he had done. When she, for whom he -*ad done it all, told him she could never feel the same towards him again. Think how you would feel! Wouldn't you decide to go away alone, and never go back to see her again? But the feeling would be too strong, and at the time of her death you would go back again, just for one more longing look at the face so dear to you. Could anything be worse than to know it could never be your state again, and you could never go home again? There; I guess I'm through now, and I'll go on home. Good-night!" t "Good-night, Mr. Howard; perhaps he wasn't all to blame, after all." After he had gone out the door the two men looked at each other. "For a man who apparently never pays attention to what goes on about him, he got a good deal from your story, Barlow. What's up, I wonder?" "You can't prove it by me. He talked more right then than I've ever heard him, since the day he hired me. Usually he's as talkative as a clam. Let's go get something to eat. I'm hungry." IMMORTALITY. A dewdrop on a fairy swing, A flood of morning quivering through— Green and gold, a beautiful thing!— Sapphire and opal and crimson, too. A thought space, two heart beats, a song, a wing- Vanished the dewdrop into the blue! A water pearl tucked in the rotting mould, Obscure, unlovely, lustreless, dim; A rootlet found in the drop pure gotd-^ A new flower lifts its face to Him! LEW GREENE. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER LINES TO A HOME-SICK LAD. Don't think of home as far away, The same blue sky goes all the way. When morning comes with rosy hue, It breaks the day for them, and you. While at your work, from morn till night, The same big sun, for all, sheds light. When evening shadows on you fall The same bright moon is over all. If, after this, you're lonesome still, Your God alone the void can fdl. And He who marks the sparrow's fall Knows what is best for each and all. FLORENCE A. CHAPIN. The second election of officers was held January 19. The following officers were elected for the coming semester: President—M. F. Odle. Vice-President—Carrie Docherty. Secretary—Alice Reed. Treasurer—Donald Mair. Sergeant-at-Arms—Claude Manley. The Seniors are beginning to awake to the fact that there are only a few months more. Class meetings are showing interest and spirit. The first semester has gone, and taken with it thirty of our number. While the last few days before Mid-year commencement were exceptionally busy, the Seniors took time for fun. The "kid party" given as a farewell to the January graduates ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 was an entirely enjoyable affair; and credit for its success is due the capable social committee, who not only planned it, but effectively carried it through. We were well chaperoned by Grandpa Deerwester, and Grandmother Thatcher. Baby Wilson was there, but got so cross and sleepy that Miss Willoughby had to take her home early. Peggy Nash and Pearlie Deerwester sang some nice songs and Doris Smith spoke a funny piece. We all stayed up until eleven o'clock and had coffee, if we wanted it. My! but it was fun. The Mid-year Seniors held their banquet Thursday evening, January 21, at the Leopold Hotel. Forty members of the Faculty and of the Class sat down at six o'clock to a delicious eight-course dinner, delightfully served in the private diningroom. After the dinner the variation from the program of regular toasts was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Barker, as Chairman, acted as bailiff, and called the Faculty members as witnesses against the Class and allowed the members of the Class to speak in defense. The following accusations were made: Miss Norton brought the charge of "Lack of Professional Spirit." Miss Sperry, of "Femininity." Miss Wilson of "Frivolity." Miss Baxter boldly accused them of "Undue Haste in Matrimony," and finally Dr. Deerwester complained of "Desertion." These were answered by Mrs. Seare, and the Misses Egtvet, Jeffers, Ziese, and Hazel-tine. Dr. Nash, acting as trial judge, summed up; the evidence, showed the conflicting points, and sentenced theni to three years of faithful service and hard work in the schools of Washington. FOR SALE:—We are going out of business forever and take this opportunity of announcing to our friends that we offer for sale, to the highest bidder, about fifty second-hand themes, assorted sizes and titles. These have been used only two months, and many are as good as new. Don't forget to look us up or call Room 108. So. C. OLOGY. . _^§. •— They told us not to worry, Not to sit up nights and cram; Not to feel a sense of hurry, In taking our exams. And so we didn't worry, Didn't sit up nights and cram, Didn't feel a sense of hurry, But—we flunked in our exams. —Exchange. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER This old world of ours has produced many philosophers, but only one Socrates; many revolutions, but only one French Revolution—and it might be added, many class parties, but only one "Kids' " parly. The "one" happened Saturday night, January 16, 1915 A. D. Gray hairs, frowns and grown-up clothes were all left at home in a heap, and two or three hundred Junior "deers" (which, by the way, included both Juniors boys and girls), accompanied by a couple of Seniors to keep them thankful that they had not yet arrived at Senior dignity, raised "Cain" down in the Training School gym. The first thing that we did was to meet in the auditorium, where Mary, Leola, Florence, Irene, Naomi, Gerry and Dab did what couldn't be told, right up on the stage; and Helen and Naoma said some funny pieces. Then, zip! all were in the gym. And say, why, none of us were over ten years old! Even Miss Drake (the Queen of Chaperones), couldn't resist—we tried to stop her, but she would shoot the chutes in spite of all! If anyone failed to have the best time of his life since he went in swimmin', and jumped rope, he's hopeless. Better jump out a third story window. "Pom-pom Pull-away," "Farmer in the Dell," "Three Deep," "Ride On the Elevator,"—oh, what kids these teachers can be! Eats? Each "kid" had his bread and milk, a stick of candy, half a lemon, and a whole apple; and it were Paradise enow! Every long-nosed Senior is asking: "What did you wear?" To which we might reply, "Ask us what we didn't wear." In other words, that was a Junior affair. Even Mac had to come around with his shooting machine; the result of which was a picture no artist has the "talent" to mock. Juniors! First in socials, first in classes, and we're giving you all a hard run in matrimony too. If you don't think so, ask Boggan. The date of the Junior play has been definitely placed February 19. Everybody save it! Since the Juniors are giving the play it goes without saying it will be the best play ever given at the Normal this year. Out of a class of almost three hundred, the best talent would naturally be some talent. And it was only the best talent that was chosen. Mrs. Smith has been constantly ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 at the rehearsals, and our class teachers are enthusiastic in predicting a decided "hit" for each member of the cast. You really can't afford to miss seeing Ben Tidball making love to Ethel Alsop, or Ira Miller as a Russian villain, Gerry Sonner as a German, Forest Beck as an English cad, Ruth Conner as a grand lady, with lorgnette, which she uses with singular effectiveness, Mary Schushart as a maid, not to mention Albert Baxter, Ethel Milner, and the rest. Following is the cast: "The Dream Girl" Ethel Stanley - Kthel Alsop The Man From Home, Samuel Plympton, Ben Tidball Lord Burham - - - - - - - - Ira Miller Grand Duke Michajlvich Algernon - Horace Stanley Michael - Marie - Madame de Laungerie Ruspier - Lady Peacock Sergius - Jerry Sonner Forest Beck Martin Baker Wilson Montgomery Mary Schushart - - Ethel Milner Arthur Griffin - Ruth Conner - Albert Baxter WHQtME 1 hough there has been no public ostentation among us lately, we are still alive and doing. Owing to the small number in the Freshmen and Sophomore class we have decided to join our forces for the basket-ball games. Then surely we will expect victory. F—ierce lessons L—ate hours. U—nexpected company N—umerous failures. K—icked out. —Northern Illinois, ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER We were much astonished—especially was the author of this report—to see that part of our Latin quotation last month was missing. It certainly made queer reading. We don't know whose fault it was, but the mistake was not ours. The quotation should have been: "Fas est et ab hostibus doceri." We hope Miss Jensen will not think we have disgraced her instruction. Athletics have assumed a prominent place in our school the last few weeks. The girls have been practicing basketball verj. faithfully; there has been a fine turn-out every practice. A few days before the boys' game with Edison, the girls decided it would be a fine plan to choose teams and play a preliminary game. "Fazzer" Patchin readily consented, and the teams were chosen. Since the positions held by girls were not permanent, it is not necessary to give them. The morning before the game the two teams had their final practice. To all appearance it was very instructive and produced excellent results. When the memorable evening came, an eager crowd soon filled the gymnasium. Edison was quite well represented, judging by the noise they made, at least. The girls' game was very interesting and remarkably well played. It was observed by many that we can soon learn to play as good a game, if not a better one, than the girls' teams in the Normal. The sides were both named, of course, one being the Whites, the other the Blues. The latter won by a score of 5 to 4. After this girls' game came one of the most exciting scenes that old gym. floor has ever produced. When the Edison boys came out to practice a few minutes before the game was called; it was plan to see that their weak point was in throwing baskets, though their team work was good. The first half developed a close, hard fight for supremacy. For some very good reasons our boys became excited during the latter part of this half and threw wildly. Nevertheless, at its close, the score stood 8 to 7 in our favor. The onlookers ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 1? nearly shattered the roof with their yells. The last half showed up our boys to great advantage. They were confident and self-controlled. We gained steadily and finally the score stood 31 to 20 in our favor. We wish to express our appreciation of Dr. Nash's loyalty to the High School. He has been present at practically every game, and has shown his sympathy with us, no matter whether the outcome was favorable or otherwise.. Our venerable "Fazzer" has made a new rule, whereby no boy can play basketball without agreeing to attend Students' Association meetings regularly. That hits several, and means that there will either be a change in the attendance record, or in the personnel of the team. We h,ope it will be the former, for we can't afford to lose any of our basketball players. - • (8? PHILOMATHEANS. Mid-year graduation deprives us of four prominent members, the Misses Van Cleave, Gemmel, Cochel, and Schumacher. Mr. Van der Mei also has left us, to take up his duties as principal of Glearbrook school. Following the usual custom of the society, four new members have been admitted, the Misses Milner, Redford, Laufman, and Haycock, thus keeping the membership complete with a long list waiting for admission. Thursday, January 14, the following program, which was both entertaining and instructive, humorous and serious, was given: „ Song - _ _ _ - - - - Miss Lieser Current Events - Miss Houghton Parliamentary Drill - Miss Van Cleave Debate - - -Messrs. Olson and Jones "Resolved, That the Associated Press is Biased in Giving Official News.' Won by Mr. Olson, negative. Song - - - - - - - Mr. Heath Philo Phonograph—Editorials, Mr. Lew Greene; Locals, Miss Gemmel; Story, Miss Anna Brown; Poem Mr. Hougen; Society, Mr. Mair; Cartoons, Mr. Shim-mi'n; Fashions, Miss Perry; Advertisements, Miss Swanson. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER The election of officers, following the program, resulted in the following choice: President—Everett Shimmin. \ ice-President—Helen Brown. Secretary-Treasurer—Myrl Hough ton. Sergeant-at-Arms—L. Greene. Attorney—J. Nevins. H - It is always thought and taken as a supposition, that still water runs deep. The Thespians have remained quiet since Christmas, due to the fact that those in the Club have been so very busy. But now, beginning with the new semester, there will not be a quiet moment. Things will speak for themselves. Several new members are yet to be admitted, and then everybody wants to keep all eyes toward the Thespians. The Program and Play Committees have been busy looking over a list, from which a series of bright, enjoyable plays will be selected. They will be staged during the semester. And it may be said here that whatever the Thespians attempt, it will be a success. The Program Committee assures the Club that the following meetings for the first part of the third quarter will be devoted to "Stars of the Movies." Only the terminal points will be discussed. From these lectures the Clubs expects to profit greatly. At the next meeting will, be held a very entertaining program, based upon the "Movie" world. Music - - - - - - Grace Earles b Paper on Moving Pictures - - Ernest Neely Paper on Mary Pick ford - Albert Hennes Vocal Solo - - - - - Alma Armstrong Reading Inga Larson Reading - - - - - - Cleo Hess Club Song - - - - - - - Club The remaining portion of the evening will be spent initiating the new members, as well as becoming acquainted. The Thespians are proud to say that the leading characters of the Junior play, "The Dream Girl," are composed of its members. The Club misses the presence of Miss Jessie Hazeltine, who was its devoted Secretary; also the absence of Norene Costello. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 But we cheer up when we think, "Once a Tfiespian, always a Thespian," so thereby they are always welcome and never forgotten. The Ella Higginson program, given January 6, was very interesting and instructive. We are all anxious to know more of this dear woman, who is better known in Boston than in her home town, merely because the people do not come in contact with her writings as soon here as there. Everyone present had the pleasure of hearing several of her exquisite short stories, and two of her perfectly charming songs, "When the Birds Go North Again," and "The Four-Leaf ("lover." On January 20 the Mid-year graduates of the Club were entertained at a banquet given in the dining-room at the Normal, and served by the girls of the Eighth Grade. The color-scheme was cleverly carried out in purple and white, the Club colors. A large bouquet of violets and white carnations stood in the center, and four little Cupids viewed the four arms of the table. The color scheme was no more cleverly carried out than was the menu and the creamed chicken made a lasting impression on all. As guest of honor, we had Dr. and Mrs. Nash, and two Alumni members, Miss Helen Kelly, a teacher at Eureka, and Miss Grue, also teaching in the city. After our repast we were favored by a vocal selection by Esther Bergstrom, and a violin selection by Miss Kelly. The toasts were not omitted. Miss Ellen McClung was the able toast7mistress. The following toasts were given: Miss V. Smith, Two Years Before Normal;" Miss McMahon, "Two Years After Normal;" Miss W. Lewis, "Our Horoscope;" Dr. Nash, "Au Revoir;" Miss Hays, "Our Parting." After this we .ill joined hands and sang that well-known and beloved song, "God Be With You, Till We Meet Again." ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER The election of officers took place January 7. The following were elected: President—Ethel Phillips. Vice-President—Clara Fagstad. Secretary—Edna Blake. Treasurer—Lottie Crawford. Reporter—Merry Day. Hostess—Arleen Cusick. Counsels—Genie Hicker, Margaret Adams, Maude Manley, Maretta Cook. After the business meeting, we were favored by a short musical program. Following the program the Refreshment Committee served a delightful chafing dish luncheon. January 14 the Club was delightfully entertained by our Faculty Advisor, Miss Baker, at her home. Mrs. Smith read the "Sanctuary," by Percy Mackaye, which was heartily enjoyed by all. The refreshments could not be surpassed. If any one wishes to know whether Miss Baker knows how to show girls a good time, ask the Alkisiahs. The installation of officers was held Thursday, January 21. After the new officers took their places, we took up the study of Ibsen and his play, Peer Gynt. Miss Hattie Goodmanson rendered a solo. Miss Chapin and Miss Saltmarsh gave readings. The program was ended with appropriate selections on the Victrola. # - " (Uplatt (Ciutntn (Ulttb Nntrii Saturday evening, January 16, Miss Montgomery invited the Chelan County Club to meet with her. A little before eight we gathered at her home, 418 High Street, and since our Miss Van Cleave was leaving that night, we all went to the boat to ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 see her off. We hated to see her go, but sent her away with our best wishes for a successful year. We returned to Miss Montgomery's home and spent a most delightful time around the fireplace, telling stories, singing, and toasting marshmallows. A dainty luncheon was served and we went home at a late hour, declaring that we had had the best time of the year and that Miss Montgomery is a capital hostess. # te The Girls' Choral Club attendance is beginning to pick up. The new semester will take away some of our members, but we sincerely hope it will also bring us some new members. Those who are members now need not drop out in order to make room for others, for I'm sure there is room for all. Come! The Club gave a selection at the Mid-year commencement, "The Time of Roses." At the last meeting, Wednesday, January 20, we elected our new officers as follows: Miss Alma Armstrong, President. Miss Aileen Pierce, Vice-President. Miss Clara Fagstead, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Mattie Wood, Editor. 4, |JJ.A. The first meeting of the New Year was held Thursday afternoon, January 7, in the association rooms. Miss Ruth Woodruff led the meeting. The subject was, "The Morning Watch." A very appropriate subject for the New Year. Miss Dougherty sang a very pleasing solo. We were indeed glad to see Miss Springer, from the Seattle Y. W. C. A., on the 14th. Her subject was, "Missions," and in the course of her talk she told of the splendid response which the girls of Seattle have made for the support of a Y. W. C. A. Secretary in Japan. Miss Armstrong furnished the special music. Our last meeting with the Mid-years was held on the 21st, Miss Gemmel leading. It was a profitable and an interesting ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER hour. Miss McAbee's solo added to the pleasure of the service. In the last issue of THE MESSENGER it was announced that Miss Mathews gave an illustrated lecture on Japan. Instead the lecture was given in Assembly by Miss Sands, and was equally appreciated. Listen, girls! It will be only two more weeks until our Bible Institute will be here. We are expecting Mrs. I. A. Camp" bell and Miss Sarah Springer from Seattle; both splendid women and rare Bible students. The institute begins with the regular Thursda3' afternoon meeting, February 4th, and continues Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Mr. Boyns, President of the Commercial Club, of Seattle, will speak Friday evening on, "The Stones Cry Out." This is one of the rare treats that the Association offers the student during the year. Plan your work ahead so as you can attend every meeting. The Y. W. C. A. were at home in the Association rooms for an informal tea, given to the new girls of the institution, Friday, January 29th. The Faculty talks have grown increasingly interesting. One of the most enjoyable of the year was "The Destruction of Art In the War Zone," given by Miss Rhodes of the Art Department, and charmingly illustrated by slides of French Cathedrals and Old Masters. Following this Miss Sands spoke entertainingly and instructively of Japan. Miss Matthews, of the W. Y. C. A. was to have delivered this lecture of Japan, but, unable to be present, Miss Sands very ably took her place. The Normal students are always delighted to welcome Mrs. Nash, who has so graciously entertained them with her music before. Her program this month was particularly pleasing, and the evident disappointment of her refusing to be encored repeatedly bespoke the appreciation of her audience. She sang "My Heart, Oh Thy Sweet Voice," from Samson and Delilah; "Mallinote," "The Star," and "In the Time of Roses." Mrs. Nash was ably accompanied by Mrs. Bridge Jones. Mr. Phillips gave an extremely instructive talk on "Machinery." His predictions for the future were startling, but absorbingly interesting. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 Mr. Turner, of the local Y. M. C. A., introduced Mrs. Ellis, who spoke on "Building Brains and Making Faces." The lasi entertainment of the month was given by the Seventh and Eighth grades, who sang, under the direction of their supervisor, Mrs. Termaat, four splendid songs. We hope to have the training school furnish another program for us soon. iGtbrarg One of the most important book orders of the year was sent from the library this month. It includes representative essays, biography, criticism, letters, dramas, poetry of the English literature from the fifteenth century to the nineteenth century. Students of English literature, who are interested, may read the en-lire list by consulting the library bulletin board. The Periodical room of the library has just been refitted with new cabinets and individual bindings for the yearly volumes, which add not only to the neat appearance of the department, but increase the facility for research work. New books have commenced to arrive. Watch the display shelves in the reference room and note the bulletins posted in the library. Some books ordered this year: Art. Addison—Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages. Batchelder—Principles of Design. Brown—Letters and Lettering. Day—Anatomy of Pattern. Dow—Theory and Practice of Teaching Art. Johnson—Writing, Illimination and Letters. Munsell—Color Notation. Reinach—Apollo. Van Dyke—Meaning of Pictures. Educational Books. Blow—Educational Issues in the Kindergarten. Brown—Secularization of American Education. Burks—Health and the School. Dinsmore—Teaching a District School. Hanus—School Efficiency. Johnston—Modern High Schools. Keller—Out of the Dark. Rapeer—School Health and Administration. Stern—Psychological Method of Testing Intelligence. History. Butler—Story of Athens. Diehl—Excursions in Greece. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER De Luce—Work and Workers Long Ago. Dutt—Civilization of India. Ihermg—Evolution of the Aryans. Joly—Man Before Metals. Kendrick—Phoenicia. Lanciana—Ruins and Excavations of Ancient Rome. Mahan—Influence of Sea Power In History. Ragozin—Story of Chaldea. Serge—Mediterranean Race. Sociology. King—Regulations of Municipal Utilities. Jordan—War and Waste. Mosby—Causes and Cure of Crime. Murdock—Economics as a Basis of Living Ethics. Oppenheim—Tales of the Mills. Roosevelt—Own Story of His Life. Scott—Money. Spargo—Syndicalism. Taft—-Popular Government. Tolman—Hygiene for the Worker. Zueblin—Democracy and the Overman. Very few books ordered by the library this year will afford loyers of choice language and style, such a rare treat as these three : Fabri, Henri—Life of the Spider. Fabri, Henri—Life of the Fly. Fabri, Henri—Life and Love of the Insect. Called the Poet of Science, his style is "invariably straightforward, radiant and magnificent; he writes as a classic from the moment that he takes up his pen." This grand old "incomparable observer" is now ninety-two years old, and he has risen from an exceedingly poor peasant stock in Provence to the rank of the most distinguished living naturalist. Another book of exceeding interest, which has just entered the library, is "Women As World-Builders," by Floyd Dell. In a concise, vivid manner, he takes ten representative women of to-day and summarizes the movement for which they stand. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 TAoturt OUR FACULTY AT THE W. E. A. On the nineteenth of January, Dr. Nash received a copy of "Addresses and Proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth Annual Session of the Washington Educational Association." In it we find that the members of the Faculty of the Bellingham State Normal are prominent in many departments. Miss Ethel Brown is Secretary of the County Supervision and Normal School Section; Mr. T. E. Hulse is President of the Rural School Section; Miss Frances Hays, President of the Public Speaking Section; Miss Catherine Montgomery, Secretary of the Kindergarten and Primary Section, and also on the Resolution Committee. Of the Educational Council Dr. G. W. Nash is an ex-officio menber, and the following are active members: Mr. James Bever, Mr. T. E. Hulse, Dr. Frank Deerwester and Miss Lucy S. Norton, Mrs. Thatcher, Miss Norton and Dr. Nash gave talks on "Music in The Normal School," "A Discussion on District Reorganization," and a "Talk in the Language Department," respectively. We have reason to be proud of our Faculty and take this opportunity of telling them so. In reading one of our exchanges, The Royal Purple, from Whitwater State Normal, Wisconsin, we came across a notice concerning Miss Tromanhauser, of their Faculty. Miss Tro-manhauser has resigned her position in that school, and will become the head of the German department in Milwaukee-Downer College, one of the leading institutions of the Middle West. Miss Tromanhauser was the Supervisor of our Training School from 1901-1905. We are very glad to hear of her advancement. • •* "I say, doctor, did you ever doctor another doctor?" "Oh, yes." "Well, tell me this? Does a doctor doctor a doctor the way the doctored doctor wants to be doctored, or does the doctor doing the doctoring doctor the doctor in his own way?" Herbert Heath—"Tell me something to make my dog fight." Mr. Inman—"Feed him scraps." ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Editor's Note: Certainly it is not the intention of T H E MESSENGER to slight any of our recent graduates, but unforeseen circumstances have arisen. Miss Lola May, to whom was assigned the Alumni notes, was suddenly taken ill with typhoid fever, and her well-prepared notes are unavailable. The following have been prepared in haste, and T H E MESSENGER pleads this month for leniency if many Alumni are unnoticed or if mistaken statements are made. Mrs. Gertrude Barker has taken up the pleasures (?) of married life at her home in Bellingham. Miss Lida Branam is teaching at Addy, Washington. Miss Ruthella Chaplin is teaching near Chehalis. Her address in R. F. D. No. 2, Chehalis, Washington. Miss Frances Cochel is teaching at Port Madison, Washington. Miss Grace Cook is at her home in Asotin, Wash. Miss Elizabeth Eggers is teaching the third and fourth grades in Sedro-Wolley. Miss Laura Jeffers is teaching in the Primary grades in Anacortes, Washington. Mrs. Ethel Harris is in Seattle. Miss Ethel Neeley will move to Seattle soon. Miss Genevieve Lang is teaching near Leavenworth, Washington. Address mail in care of J. W. Teshers. Miss Willahmine Lewis is teaching the fourth and fifth grades at Big Lake, Washington. Miss Dell Pratt is teaching the third, fourth and fifth grades in the West Side school, at Mt. Vernon, Washington. Miss Donna Pratt is teaching at Robinson, near Sumas, Washington. Miss Van Cleave is teaching at Cosmopolis, Washington. Miss Lucy Wilcox is in Spokane, Washington. Miss Marion Yeatman is in Vancouver, Washington. Miss Elsie Ziese is tutoring the children of Mrs. C. X. Larra-bee, in South Bellingham. Miss Hattie Gemmel is at her home in Bellingham. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 RECENT WEDDINGS. Miss Leola Boyd, '13, and Fred Phillips, a graduate of the Bellingham High School, were married during Christmas week, in Seattle. They will reside in Bellingham. Miss Christine Abild, '09, and Frank Pelegrin, a young Bellingham merchant, were married in Seattle during the Holidays. Bellingham will he their home. Miss Margaret Mossop, '14, became the wife of Earl E. La Valley, at Sultan, Washington, .January 6. They will live in Cashmere, Washington. Miss Minnie Carver, '13, and Frank Kimble were recently married in Bellingham. Their home will be in Seattle. NORMAL, 38; SEDRO-WOOLLEY HIGH, 10. Friday, January 8, we had our first opportunity of seeing the basketball team play in a real game, in our own gym. The Sedro-Woolley High School team came here and were easily defeated by Sam's "pets." The game was quite ragged throughout, very little skillful basketball being in evidence. Coach Carver claimed that our boys should have played fifty per cent, better ball. They were probably a little struck with "stage fright," as this was their first appearance before our student body. All of the Normal boys found the basket a goodly number of times, but the Sedro-Woolley boys just couldn't get the "hang" of shooting the ball through the net. The teams lined up as follows: Sedro-Woolley—Lillpop and Hebert, forwards; Ratchford, center; Wiseman and Miller, guards. Normal—Rocky and Swartz (Capt.), forwards; Odle, center; Aitken, Croy and Kelly, guards. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER NORMAL, 24; VANCOUVER EX-NORMAL, 42. January 15th our team went to Vancouver, B. C, and played a team composed of ex-Normal students of the Vancouver Normal. The game was ususually tight and fast during every period. The Canadian boys showed exceptional teamwork, and their ability to throw baskets at the psychological moment, won for them the game. Our own boys played very good ball and, as Mr. Carver says, it was just a slip that they were able to forge to the front in the second half, when we were only one point behind. Now, just to show the Canucks that we can play, every man on the team declares that we will defeat them when they come down here. The boys came back with nothing but praise for the Vancouver boys in the way they played and treated them. Captain Swartz says that it was the cleanest game played this season. The Normal team line-up: Gwin, Rocky and Swartz (Capt.), forwards; Odle, center; Aitken, Croy and Kelly, guards. NORMAL, 79; BLAINE, 13. Our boys easily defeated Blaine High School, January 22, in our own gym. The game was unusually one-sided throughout. The Blaine boys were unable to judge the distance between themselves and the basket. Well, it wasn't their fault, because our fellows didn't give them an opportunity to touch the ball very much. Blaine didn't have a chance to display any form whatever. Sam's "pets" showed the best team-work and results of persistant practice and coaching since they have started playing. It was an excellent opportunity for the Normal boys to display team-work, but Mr. Carver says it won't be so easy when they go up against a strong team like the Vancouver Normal. Hunter, the tall and heavy center of the Blaine team, was ihe star point-getter for his team. Rockey was the star for the Normal. He tossed the ball through the net ten times in the second half. A brand new face was seen in the game. It was a man playing forward, Mr. William Evans, a B. H. S. graduate. He is an excellent man, but his knee, which was injured during the football season, and was a little tender, prevented him from showing himself in his old form. The line-up for this game was: Blaine—Bruns and Lednicky, forwards; Hunter, center; Autrieth and Mower, guards. Normal—Evans, Rocky and Swartz (Capt.), forwards; Odle, center; Aitken, Croy and Kelly, guards. At all the games an excellent crowd was present and, furthermore, we have a team that can play. We all are justly proud of the team and to show them that we are proud of them, ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 an enormous crowd should attend the games. Ask those who have seen the past games, and they will tell you that we have a team worth praising. The games at home have been usually characterized by humorous stunts and freak yells. At the Sedro-Woolley game the Beck-Neely-Miller-Tidball quartet furnished the audience with songs and yells. There were also school yells, between halves, and before the game. At the Blaine game, sport and amusement were furnished by the "Mustache Brigade." # — GIRLS' BASKETBALL. The girls' class teams are now being organized, and all are hard at work getting ready for the Kline Cup games. Every class is represented except the Sophomore Glass, which is lacking either in "pep" or girls. Let us hope that they prove to be lacking in neither. On oanuary 20, a practice game was played between the Juniors and Seniors and both teams showed the result of hard and enhusiastic work. Leola Hallock was elected manager fo Girls' Basketball, and ihe first game is scheduled for February 5. Judging from the enthusiasm shown in inter-club games at the beginning of the season girls' basketball will be stronger than in former years. - # EDENS HALL NOTES. I know everyone within a radius of three miles heard those dreadful shrieks last week, which came from the Dorm. I'll explain me origin: It was study hours and not a sound could you hear, We were all so busy, with no thought of fear, When down the hall there came such a clatter, We sprang from our tables to see what was the matter. We all sped along, crazed with fear, I know, And gave an aspect of horror to those below; When what to our wondering eyes should appear, ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Clad in kimonas, trembling with fear; But Frieda and Mable so white and quick I knew in a moment they must be sick. More rapid than eagles their courses they came, And shouted and screamed and talked so profane! Come Mollie, Come Vernie, come Bessie and Suti; Quick Foley, quick Jenie, quick Elsie and Thursia! To the second floor now, to the end of the hall! Now dash away, dash away, dash away all! And we dashed! What do you think we found? In Bess' words it was a "stewed snake." And the next day they fumigated. They had to fumigate again too. Our noble Timmie has just emerged from six days' association with the chicken-pox. We bid a sorrowful farewell to our little Mid-year, Jessie Hazeltine, and send our very best wishes with her. Heard at Lucille H.'s Sunday night spread. "Everybody buy a can of Campbell's Soup! Cheap living! Only ten cents! What does Genie H. think when a man steps up on a dark night, with his hands in his pocket? See Gertrude F. for new stationery. Lights off, or your board goes up ! ! ! Hereafter all exchanges that are commented upon will be placed in the library, at the disposal of all the students. If you want to read some very interesting stories, or have a laugh over a funny joke, it will surely be worth your while to look over some of the splendid papers we have coming to us every month. Comet, Milwaukee (Dec.)—Your holiday number is splendid. From cover to cover it is brimful of excellent work. Your cuts ana photos are especially good. Journal, North Texas State Normal (Dec.)—For some good ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 short stories, read this paper. You will enjoy the clever limericks, too. We would like to see your Josh Column next time, please. Wigwam, North Yakima (Nov.-Dec.)—Isn't the Football number splendid? And as for the Christmas number—it has seven short stories in it; real Christmas ones. The "Poet's Corner" is good too.. There is a feast of literature, indeed, in these two numbers. Goldenrod, Wayne State Normal, Nebraska (Dec.)—Here is another Football number, and a very enthusiastic one too. The cuts of the team and the remarks about each man, aroused a personal interest in each. We would enjoy hearing some of your jokes, however. Vista, Central Normal, Oklahoma (Dec.)—For an interest-esting booster paper, read the Vista. Normal Student, Warrensburg, Mo. (Dec.)—You will all enjoy reading the "Pickaninnies' Christmas." Isn't this a newsy little paper. Normal Pointer, Stevens Point, Wis. (Jan. 15)—Everyone should read the clever poem on Wisconsin, in this issue. The snapshots are interesting. Whitman College Pioneer (Jan. 12)—We all agree that yours is a very well written newspaper. Crescent, Pacific College, Ore. (Jan 5)—We congratulate you on your success in winning the endowment campaign. Daleville Leader, Daleville College, Va. (Jan.)—If you are interested in well written editorials, read The Leader. "The Problem of the Reformatory" is an excellent article. A few cuts, however, would greatly improve your book. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Freshman—"Why does the President of the Students' Association wear tan shoes and a hlue suit?" Senior—"Idiot! Don't you know hlue and yellow make Green (e)?" 4- Miss Brown (in Hisl. Method)—"What food do we get from the roots of the mangrove tree?" Mr. Smith—"Macaroni!" (Some Editor-in-Chief of The Klipsun.) Dr. Deerwester (in psychology)—"Class define: 'There's something away out yonder in the haze; something in my mind; it's in the fog; I can't define it." • lt; Mr. Bond (in Trig.)—"What happens when two faces coincide, Mr. Miller?" Ire Miller (blushing and stammering, replies)—"Why-er- (grin's) I don't know!" Junior—"You can be a kid, can't you; and do a stunt," Ben—"Well, but clothes are getting small for me now. They don't go around, like they used to," ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 Miss Baiter (in Humane Ed.)—"The dogcatcher shot each dog, and let the other dogs see the ones he shot—except the first ones.' (Logic?) Mr. Epley—"I bought a horse, paid $100. I got a good horse, too. Only had the heaves a little bit." WE GET Busy. Wanted—Somebody's State Manual to show Gladys Martin why Washington's Birthday is a legal holiday, but two weeks of Christmas vacation isn't. Mr. Philippi (Physics assignment)—"Begin with lightning and go to thunder," ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER Mr. Bever—"Those who expect to take Civics raise your hands! Raise them up so I can get hold of them." Miss Willoughby—"Yes, the camel grabbed the boy in a rage and the boy died." M. Jackson (in her "Effects of the European War Upon the United States")—"Take chloroform, for instance!" Careful how you give such advice, some of these little Juniors may take you seriously, especially during exam, week. Van der Mei (in P. C. Meth.)—"Place your left foot forward with your hands." A. Hennes (to Joke Editor)—"Here's some peaches!" Editor (after reading them)—"Um-m-m! Guess we'll can them." Mr. Baxter—"Mr. Edson has one native bird in his collection." Geo. Smith—"Which one?" Mr. B.—"Don't you hear Mrs. Thatcher discussing the 'Flea As a Bird.'"? Mr. Epley—"What is the knoll?" Answer—"Natural parking." Mr. Epley—"I won't ask you what the lake is." (or was.) ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 CEOCBApHy Wayne Bouncer:— "Woodman, fell thai tree Far up on Sehome's brow; I carved a girl's name there once, I've got another now." I. Smith (to clerk)—"I want some socks." Clerk—"How many?" Ike—"Two, of course! Think I'm a centipede?' MANUAL Tft'MW6 Heard Among the Dutchmen. Fraulein Mathes—"The hen crowed and all the people cried, 'That is the cry of the hensP " Herr Kelly—"The innocent violets snickered and chattered." Fraulein Conroy—"She stepped out upon a hot world with a fist in her sword. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER For Boys Only! j9.iB S|JI§ snoi.ino Avoq aa§ Question—"How did a leisure class arise?" L. G.—"By an alarm clock." Maud Burgua (Eng. VIIIc)—"He was an old, old, man and had nothing to wear but a bear skin." Mrs. Thatcher (Music IIA)—"I think you'll find everyone in the room interested in chords (Cordz)." lt;% gt; Ben Tidball (after the raid on Miss McLean's biscuits at the Dorm.)—"Say, that's a cranky dame with the blue dress on. Who is she?" Roy Powell—"That's my mother." New Translation for Caesar. All Gall is divided into three parts: Nerve, brass and cheek, and the person possessing all three of these is a Senior. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 Teachec, teachee; all day teachee; Night markee papers, no one huggee, No one kissee, poor old maidee, no one lovee. The above is the chant of the poor, unsophisticated Juniors. The first, second and third verses are alike, the chorus is a repetition of the first verse. For particulars about the melody see Nimmy Piatt. Was Merry Christmas Day declining the personal pronoun or voting for herself at the Alkisiah election of officers? Mr. Deerwester—One dictation in the morning may cause three-fourths of the ideas to be prominent during the day,— and yes, I may go farther and say, 'one word changes the process for one or two for life.' " * Mrs. Thatcher (to Music I Class) double time. Beat it!" 'Now, Class; this is Ab (showing Miss Edna Morrison a Lincoln penny)— "Here is a penny with D. V. B. engraved on it." Miss Morrison (reading initials)—"B. V. D.! How did they get on there? Oh! I mean D. V. B." ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER Wake up, everybody! Aren't there more jokes than this in Normal? "Daddy" D.—"Well, may-be that is because I like to talk so well that " Mrs. B. (hastily)—"Oh, you're not the only one who likes to talk!" Mid-Year (getting picture taken for The Klipsun)—"Now, remember, I don't want a very large picture." Photographer—"All right, close your mouth." Virginia Mathes (translating)—"Haec in Gallia est impor-tantus." ("Hike into Gaul; it's important.") 4» Life is a joke, All things show it, ' Look at the Juniors And then you'll know it. ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xi] ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us ;md pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellingham, Wash. After Reading the Other Ads COME AND SEE HOW OUR VALUES COMPARE DRESS GOODS, SILKS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS MHCKLIN 1325-1331 COMMERCIAL STREET May Manton Patterns When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xii] ---------- New Spring ., SUITS, COATS, DRESSES, WAISTS, SKIRTS, ARRIVING DAILY AT * * They are Garments of the better kind, but they cost no more HERE Use Owl Drugs The Rexall Store OWT PHARMACY V ^ T T * • * Comer Pock and Holly Streets Phone 556-723. Free Delivery. B. 5t E. WOMEN'S UP-STAIRS STORE SAMPLE SHOES $4 to $6 Valves, for $2.45 to $2.95 Quackenbush Bldg., Dock and Holly When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xiii] ---------- PHONE 495 1238 ELK STREET CITYDYE WORKS fligh Class Cleaners apd Dcjers "-v^^-i.- gt; Belli ngh am, Wash. S. B. IRISH CO. RRIIMTIIMO ENGRAVING CALLING CARDS, DANCE PROGRAMS, WEDDING STATIONERY "Everything in Printing that is Good" Phone 282 Established 1890 1311 R. R. Ave. METROPOLITAN H E A Belli n glI ain, W ashington TERRY McKEAN, Manager * * + The management wishes to announce the following attractions for the month of February: Monday, February 8, "MUTT AND JEFF IN MEXICO." Thursday, February 11, the big. New York success, "HIGH JINKS." Wednesday, February 17, "THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER." Whan Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xiv] ---------- Office Phone 975 Res. Phone 907 DR. T. M. BARLOW Dentist Rooms 335-36-37, First National Bank Building Bellingham, Washington DR. C. A. HUGHES OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 209-10 Exchange Building Graduate Los Angeles College of Osteopathy Phone 107-2217 Office Phone 358 Res. Phone 666 DR. V. B. SHAW Dentist Rooms 340-1-2 First National Bank Building Bellingham, Washington Phone 1634 204-5 Alaska Building, Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9 to 12 in., 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment. BELLINGHAM - • WASHINGTON F L U F F Y - F L U F F THE DRY SHAMPOO, MAKES THE HAIR SOFT AND FLUFFY PRICE 50 CENTS PER BOX For Sale by E N G B E R G P H A R M A CY HEADQUARTERS FOR VALENTINE GOODS, CREPE PAPER FOR DECORATIONS. FLAGS FOR WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. E. T. Mathes Book Company 110 West Holly Street, Near Dock Street When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xv] ---------- Made-to-measure Suits AT-FROM $ 1 2 T O $ 25 We Guarantee you a perfect fit R. A. HAESKE HIGH GRADE TAILOR 209-211 Alaska Building Bellingham, Wash. WHEN YOU WANT flagazines, Stationery, Toilet Articles or Drugs DON'T FORGET THE Elk Street Pharmacy Corner Elk and Maple Phone 884 * THE • BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BELLINGHAM - WASHINGTON CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $475,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, 4 PER CENT INTEREST PAID-SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS - BOXES TO RENT OFFICERS VICTOR A. ROEDER, PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCCUSH, VICE PRESIDENT F. F. HANDSCHY, CASHIER H. P. JUKES E. P. SANFORD E. D. BATES ASSISTANT CASHIERS DIRECTORS WM. G. BROWN WM. MCCUSH F. F. HANDSCHY GEORGE NOLTE E. L. GAUDETTE CHAS. F. NOLTE V. A. ROEDER When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xvi] ---------- YES History of Ed* is a brain fagger, lint: come on over and have a talk first with "Neill and Noisy," at THE NORMAL GROCERY Noyes is an old Norinalite, and he can soothe your troubles with as choice a line of good eats as you ever saw. 700 CEDAR PHONE 1041 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xvii] ---------- A New FJf gt;€ACO gt; for your old coffee pot. Gall the Salesroom, phone 200, for our offer. Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power ^ Company ^ THE PURE FOOD GROCERY with dairy farm in connection. LUNCHEON GOODS A SPECIALTY Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. HOLLY STREET Hotel Leopold 200 Rooms, European, 100 Baths, $1.00 and Up DININGROOM SERVICE THE BEST AND MOST REASONABLE IN THE CITY Our 40c Luncheons and 50c Five-Course Dinners are all that you can wish for. Give Yourself a Treat Now and Then When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xviii] ---------- Pacific Steam Laundry ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a strictly hand work department. Our bleaching which is harmless to your linen is made by electricity - - - - - WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone 268— Phone 268 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS BELLINGHAM OFFICE LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office, 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. THE REMAINING NUMBERS OF THE Normal School Lecture Course FOR 1914-15 ARE: April 1—Lecture by Dr. Thomas E. Greene, "America, the World's Peacemaker." April 6.—Lecture by Mrs.. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "A Wider Industrial Field for Women." * * SINGLE NUMBERS 50c When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xix] ---------- We have the largest and most up-to-date printing establish- * ment in the Northwest. DROP IN AND LET US SHOW YOU THRU OUR PLANT ^W? ^W w? UNION PRINTING, BINDING and STATIONERY CO. MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET Immense Stock Prompt Service Satisfaction Guaranteed PUGET SOUND NAVIGATTON~CO^ Doable Daily Steamer Service to Atiacortes and Seattle 10:00 A. M.—— -9:00 P. M. DAILY STEAMER TO PORT TOWNSEND C. V. LA FARGE, Agent CITIZENS' DOCK Phone 992 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xx] ---------- BROKE YOUR GLASSES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. m gt; Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult us at once: Our iron-bound guarantee is as good as a government bone1 that we can give you relief. PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The eyes must be examined by an Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. NAZI YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Eye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses alone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if they do need glasses. We Can Fit the Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. I Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 February - Page [xxi] ---------- We have the experience, the ability and the WILL to make the right glasses for you at the right price. Woll Exclusive Optometrist Optician. 205 W. Holly. SELL ALL r j f t ' j KINDS OF- I U L L Phone 1555. "Photographs that please the people" IS THE KIND WE MAKE. COME IN AND SEE OUR WORK AND GET OUR PRICES. BROWN STUDIO 415 SUNSET BLOCK When Patronizing Advertisers Mention MessengerPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:33195
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 February
Date: 1915-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915 Volume 05 - Page 073 1915-02-10 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8:30 P. M. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the Principal and the Secretary. MOL
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915 Volume 05 - Page 073 1915-02-10 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the
Show more1915-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915 Volume 05 - Page 073 1915-02-10 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8:30 P. M. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the Principal and the Secretary. MOLLIE BUCK Miss Mollie Buck being present, the matter of the priveleges of visitors in the school was brought up by the Principal for discussion with particular reference to Miss Buck's case. The matter was under consideration for an hour, and Miss Buck was given the opportunity of discussing her relations with the school. It was agreed that a special meeting should be called at an early date for the purpose of disposing of the matter in question. The minutes of the meeting of January 13 were read and approved. EXPRESS DELIVERY The Principal reported concerning certain steps which he had taken with a view to arranging for the delivery of express to the school directly by the express companies. He stated that there was good prospect of success. INTEREST ON BANK DEPOSITS The matter of asking banks to pay interest on school funds deposited with them was brought up, and the Secretary was authorized to negotiate with them with that in view. THANKS TO THE G.A.R. AND W.R.C. On motion the Secretary was directed to extend the thanks of the Board to the G.A.R. and the W.R.C. for their interest in the school as shown through their representatives, Mr. J. M. Griffith and Miss Lizzie A. Bickford, by the presentation of patriotic placards and flags for the decoration of the school rooms. MR. MOODIE REQUESTS VACATION The Principal presented a communication from Mr. W. L. Moodie, of the faculty, in which Mr. Moodie asked to have the summer off, for 1915, on full pay, in consideration of representations which he made as to his compensation in 1912. The Board omitted to take action upon the request on the ground that adjustment of matters so far in the past could not properly be made with the present Board. RELATIONS WITH MARINE STATION The Principal referred to the relations existing between this school and the State University Marine Station at Friday Harbor, and the desirability of the school continuing such relations. Mr. Moodie, who has hitherto represented this school at the station, was reported as not advising a continuance of the connection. The Principal was authorized to take such action as he deemed advisable. THE KLIPSUN The Principal referred to the publication of the coming edition of the Senior annual, known as the Klipsun, stating that the class was ambitious to make the publication this year better than ever before. He suggested that it would be advisable WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915 Volume 05 - Page 074 1915-02-10 for the Board to authorize the purchase of 100 or more copies of the work when it appears, at $1 per volume. The Board concurred in the proposal. MISS SMITH EMPLOYED IN THE LIBRARY Upon the suggestion of the Principal the employment of Miss Lillie Smith was authorized for service in the Library, Miss Smith to be on duty four hours per day, five days per week, for four weeks, her compensation to be at the rate of 25 cents per hour. MISS NEITZ TO CONTINUE IN SERVICE The Principal reported that the services of Miss Neitz would continue to be needed notwithstanding the return of Miss Bowen, whose place Miss Neitz has supplied. The Board authorized the further employment of Miss Neitz as proposed at $40 per month. RESIGNATION FROM MISS GRAY A letter to the Board was presented from Miss Nellie A. Gray, former Dean of Women of this school, in which she asked to have her leave of absence from this school made permanent, and thanking the Board for courtesies. The request was granted. W. C. T. U. PRIZE The Principal reported that the State W. C. T. U. had offered to the students of this school a prize of $10 for the best essay on scientific temperance, this school being the only higher educational institution in the state that includes that subject in its curriculum. FUEL EXPENSE TO LIBRARY In consideration of the fact that the Library has hitherto been warmed and lighted at the expense of state appropriations, it was adjudged equitable that Library funds should be drawn upon for payment of fuel bills to the extent necessary for the remainder of the current biennium. BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED Bills were audited and allowed as follows: LOCAL VOUCHERS 2304 City Treasurer - 6.00. 2305 Sweet Grocery Co. - 163.41. 2306 B. B. Furniture Co. - 11.30. 2307 Mike Ponti - 4.00. 2308 Pacific Steam Laundry - 18.25. 2309 Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 6.00. 2310 Ford Creamery Co. - 126.00. 2311 Williams Vin. and P. Co. - 14.00. 2312 York Addn. Market - 171.05. 2313 Morse Hdw. Co. - 2.30. 2314 W. E. West - 2.25. 2315 Van Wyck Dairy - 5.50. 2316 B. B. Furniture Co. - 1.10. 2317 Ireland and Pancoast - 43.85. 2318 Treas. Natl. Tuberculosis Association - 1.32. 2319 Lowman and Hanford - 12.49. 2320 G. E. Stechert and Co. - 40.00. 2321 Chas. M. Clark and Co. - 6.21. 2322 Frank Lamborn - .75. 2323 Standard Oil Co. - 340.51. 2324 Harper and Bros. - 22.50. 2325 Tempereance Ed. Quarterly - .50. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1915 Volume 05 - Page 075 1915-02-10 2326 State Capital Record - 1.50. 2327 Morse Hadw. Co. - 1.00. 2328 S. W. Cornish Paint Co. - 2.90. 2329 Northwest Hadw. Co. - 2.35. 2330 Bellingham Harness Co. - 1.45. 2331 Pickering Hdw. Co. - 9.60. 2332 Aida Uddenberg - 2.50. 2333 Aida Uddenberg - 3.50. 2334 Union Print, B. and S. Co. - 4.50. 2335 Red Cross Pharmacy - 16.70. 2336 Milton Bradley Co. - 13.72. 2337 Sweet Grocery Co. - 17.19. REVOLVING FUND VOUCHERS Payment Approved: 3365 Hugh Eldridge, P. M. - 1.40. 3368 Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 12.00. 3398 C. M. Olsen - 13.90. 3397 Hugh Eldridge, P. M. - 1.40. 3401 Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 7.00. 3345 Gertrude McMahan - 3.12. 3363 Martin Madsen - 18.00. 3357 E. H. Sheldon and Co. - 9.67. 3328 Chas. Stauber - .80. 3400 Dalton Add. Machine Co. - 1.00. For Payment 3403 Easton, C. F. - 2.00. 3404 Morse Hardware Co. - 4.19. 3405 Griggs Sta. and P. Co. - 1.00. 3406 A. G. Spaulding and Bros. - 1.46. 3407 Wilson, Nobles-Barr - .50. 3408 Montague and McHugh - .40. 3409 L. C. Countryman - 6.00. 3410 Milton Bradley and Co. - .80. 3411 Montague and McHugh - 2.81. 3412 G. G. Barker and Sons - 1.00. 3413 Seth A. Atwood - 2.05. 3414 Engberg's Pharmacy - 6.60. 3415 Union Print. Co. - 3.40. 3416 Modern Elec. Co. - 1.15. 3417 Treas. City Bellingham - 15.50. 3418 Edward Hermann - 1.20. 3419 Harold Gaasland - 1.20. 3420 Bellingham Truck Co. - 8.60. 3421 Pacific Steam Laundry - 9.30. 3422 Geo. E. Ludwig - 3.50. 3423 Union Print. Co. - 1.60. 3424 Northwest Hardware Co. - 7.15. 3425 S. J. Myers - 4.00. 3426 S. H. Montgomery - 7.75. 3427 Christopher and Blythe - 5.50. STATE VOUCHERS 1023 Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 72.50. The Board then adjourned. Minutes of the foregoing meeting read and approved March 8, 1915. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11601
Title: Messenger - 1915 January
Date: 1915-01-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1915_0101
Text preview (might not show all results): 1915_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. 1311 Railroad Avenue T H E STAFF Editor-in-Chief- -FRANCES GREEN Assistant Editor—ARTHUR SMITH Busi
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. 1311 Rail
Show more1915_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. 1311 Railroad Avenue T H E STAFF Editor-in-Chief- -FRANCES GREEN Assistant Editor—ARTHUR SMITH Business Manager - C . C. BAUGHMAN Library MAUDE BURGUA Sophomore - - - SARA BRAS Calendar Society Atiditorium RUTH CONNER HATTIE GEM MEL LEE SHERWOOD Ereshmen - - - LOUIS GLOMAN High School FRANK HERMANN Organizations— Philomathean CALLA VAN CLEAVE Exchange HELEN GRAGG Alkisiah - - MARETTA COOK Jokes Athletics MYRTLE EGTVET CARL PLATZ H. L. S. - LORETTA MURPHY Y. W. C. A. - MARIE THOMESEN Glee Club - - I. B. SMITH Classes- Choral Club - ELVA BOUCHER Senior GRACE COOK Man*l Training Club LOUIS GLOMAN Junior - - HELEN FELL Chelan Club - - VIDA REID TERMS—SKVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 31/1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-claw matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. January, 1915 No. 4 And now that vacation is over, let's get down to business and make a whirlwind finish of the semester. Did you notice the warm welcome accorded Prof. Edwin Twitmyer by his old students? Pure love echoed in those cheers. Have you got the "stuff" in you to earn like approval from your future students? • • • • * ' Why is it that our. beautiful auditorium and library are made not only uncomfortable, but also unhygienic, by poor ventilation? ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 2 ---------- 2 . THE MESSENGER Recent reportage in current informative journals conveys the lugubrious and calamitous dissemination that the gigmani-cally dignified journalistic faculty at Columbia University have discovered that the studentry attending that pedantic institution possess blemished, superficial, inexpansible, bizarre and slangy vocabularies. 4fc gt; December 1. Not a bit like the beginning of the last month in the year. December 2. Mrs. Deerwester favors us with seven selections. Especially enjoyable was the "Recessional," by Kipling. Mr. Jones of the Peace Committee borrows hats and makes collection for the Belgian relief. Anne Brown reminds us of the Philo play to be given Saturday for the Belgians. Assembly dismissed by sections. December 4. Miss Montgomery gives a very interesting talk on her trip to Virginia. Miss Murphy sings a song of the West Virginia hills. Another "Pon't" just when we thought we wouldn't have any more. "Don t put a student's name on the bulletin for him to see the principal as a joke. It will be no joke if you are caught doing it. December 5. Philo program a greai success. $43.05 net made for the Belgians. December 7. A mad, wild rush for Assembly for fear we will be late and locked out. We dare not try to push past the janitor. Miss Knowles talks on "The Christianity of Warring Europe." Mrs. Roy begins work on garments for Belgians. December 10. Miss McCarthy tells us of "A Grand Opera Season in New York." We did not think it an ordinary program. A number of announcements on a day when there shouldn't be any. It is a little far around the walk, but it helps some, now. We are told that in twenty years the short way will do. Fire drill too. Oh, so many things to do all in one day. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 December 11. Miss Neitz tells us about "Selm Sucht," from "Wilhelm Meistcr," by Goethe, assisted by Miss McAbee and Miss Piatt. School Inspector Twitmyer gives a short talk. Lew Greene's only pleasant announcement of the year. We hear of the Christmas tree. December 14. Miss Nickerson gives us a few facts of the work done in "Settlement Houses in Buffalo, N. Y." The Junior pennant hung in the center of the Assembly Hall. "No acrobatic, stunts to secure it," had little effect on the wrathy Seniors but the Juniors still keep the pieces. Lew Greene leads in a yell for the High School, but in taking his seat he took the short cut. I'm surprised, Lew. Philo girls beat the Alkisiahs in basketball. Names handed in for Christmas entertainment. December 16. Mr. W. Bridge Jones gives a musical program, accompanied by Mrs. Jones. "The Total Eclipse" was especially enjoyable. President Wilson, of the Ellensburg Normal, speaks for a few minutes. Names drawn out for Christmas presents. December 18. Miss Norton gives a most interesting talk on "The War in Colorado, and Why We Hear so Little About It." Junior demonstration shows there is both "Pep" and "Steam." Alkisiah Annual Narcissi sale. Association Christmas tree and entertainment. The Thespians showed the Christmas spirit in the play and in the distribution of the presents. Something for everyone. B. N. S. beats Blaine H. S. in basketball. The best present so far. December 21. Mr. Patchin speaks on "A Day in Salt Lake City." The High School is indeed enthusiastic. Nobody would ever take you for a college professor. You should have been a writer. Why the romantic expressions and those numerous adjectives? The Seniors couldn't keep the Junior pennant after it was given to them. An electric current might have been turned on when it is really discovered school is to be over Wednesday noon. December 23. The Training School gives a splendid program, which is greatly enjoyed. All off for the Christmas recess. No more school till the New Year. History Teacher (in desperation)—"Class, can't you even tell me what happened in 1492?" Dead silence, then one of our coining historians waved her hand wildly: "Birth of Christ!" she gasped triumphantly. * A Northern Scholar in a Southern school—"Teacher, which is correct: 'weenies' or 'weiners?'" The Southern Teacher—"Neitha', it is 'weenas.' " ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [4] ---------- MID-YEAR SENIORS ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER Jflfa-f mr Bmwxis CLASS POEM. Where Bellingham Bay's blue waters Lie guarded by verdant Sehome; Where the morning's bright beams shine in glory On each snowy summit and dome; Where the alder and evergreen flourish; And the rose glows in beauty divine; Where all Nature's arts seem united To make our earth fair and benign. There, midst these beauties so cherished, To the Normal, beloved by all; We gathered as students and classmates In obedience to ambition's call. The days that were ours have been busy. Some were shadowed by partial defeat; But joy has outweighed our small sorrows, With courage our future we greet. Dear Normal, we'll ever be loyal, To your colors and standards he true, ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER The wide sweep of years will be brightened By glowing, sweet memories of you. We leave you with grateful remembrance Of lessons and truths you have taught; They have each brought us one step nearer To the glorious Ideal sought. MAMIE R. WELLHOUSE, '15. (Elaafi iftatonj There is a child and he strolls ahout a great deal and thinks of a number of things. He has one sister who is a child also, and his constant companion. They wonder at the beauty of the Normal School; they wonder at the height of Prof. Epley, and the length of Miss Baxter's lectures. They wonder at the depth of Dr. Nash's "ordinary" Assemblies, and the power and goodness of Dr. Deer-wester, who made Phil, of Ed. practical. The beauty of Sehome impresses them. One moonlight night, as they wandered around the campus, they met a Class Spirit, who pointed out to them the brightness of a particular star shining above the Normal. Now the girl's name is June '15 and the boy's July '15. The Spirit explained to the children as follows: "The name of the star is January '15, and once this star was a child like June and July, but it was not an ordinary child, like they are. When people looked into this child's eyes they wondered at the beauty and said, "It is the beautiful soul looking out." "Its hands were quicker than other children's, and more skillful. The words that fell from its lips amazed those who heard. "As the child grew older its beauty and wisdom increased It spoke with greater power and force. "The brilliancy of the soul, the genius of the great mind, could not be suppressed. The child grew and fulfilled the ideals of feminine endurance and beauty. "So it grew and waxed strong in body and spirit. But finally there came a time when its brilliancy overshadowed all else and people cried out, Tt is a star!' " Every night June and July stand and watch the star and have even named its five points. The upper point is its bright mind. The second point is its promptness to classes. The next is its social light. The next is its truth and honor. The last is its Class Spirit and loyalty. And they agree that the star is the most beautiful they ever expect to see. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 1 lt;Hk00 ttfill We, the Mid-Year Seniors of 1915, residing in the City of Bellingham, and sojourning on the Hill of Knowledge, having been in attendance upon this institution during the past years, and having been adjudged sane and in our right minds, do hereby will and bequeath the following goods and chattels, when we shall be among the departed into the great Unknown, where lurks unseen trials and pitfalls. First, To the June and July Seniors of 1915; we do give and bequeath our Class Colors; likewise our archives and beloved Class Teachers. Second, To the June Seniors we give and bequeath the front seats in Assembly, likewise the close scrutiny of the Faculty. Third, Upon the July Seniors we do bestow the beautiful sunsets upon Bellingham Bay, and nods of approval and the frowns of displeasure of the Faculty. Fourth, To the unsophisticated Juniors, we do hereby bequeath the "little dears" of the Training School, with their loving ( ? ! ! ) caresses; also, realizing their deficiency in these qualities and our abundant supply thereof, we include a generous supply of the dignity and knowledge that has made us so famous throughout our sojourn here. Fifth, Realizing the need of knowledge that is displayed by the Sophomores, we, without hope of compensation, do give them our carefully prepared note books and plans which seethe with intellect, for their study and perusal in order to save them much mental anguish when they reach the observation classes and the Training School. Sixth, The Library, with its full equipment of books, pictures, and bad air, we do bequeath to the Freshmen. Seventh, To the cherubs of the High School we do give the Museum, hoping that it will furnish amusement and prevent homesickness. Eighth, To the Faculty, with much love and respect, we give and bequeath our deepest gratitude for conducting us thru the giddy labyrinth of Knowledge, likewise we freely bestow the Cafeteria line so that they need not crowd or push, on condition that they do not handle the sandwiches. Ninth, To the Student Body, whose attendance upon As* sembly is the pride of our institution, in reward for their regularity and attention, we hereby give and bequeath the "ordinary (?)*' ten-minute taiKs of the Faculty. Tenth, THE MESSENGER, with its budding genius, stale jokes, embryo artists, and bad verse, we also give to the Student Body, on condition that they give it not only their financial but literary contributions. Eleventh, To the Societies of the School we give the follow- ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER ing loved and valued belongings, hoping they will proudly cherish them as we have done: To the Y. W. C. A., we give Miss Sperry; to the Philos, our executive ability; to the Thespians, our histrionic art; to the H. L. S., Miss Hays; to the Alkisiahs, our ability for research; to the Choral Club, our beautiful voices (?); to the Glee Club, our musical ability; to the Ma mal Training Club, our hammers; to the Social Democratic Club, our ability to make things go. Twelfth, To the Students' Association we give the vacant offices of Vice-President and Treasurer, also our athletic tickets, to be used at the next school victory. Lastly and finally, we hereby appoint "The Fortune Hunter" as sole executor of this, our last Will and Testament, witnessed and sealed this tne 10th day of January, 1915. And now, we, being at peace with all men and Faculty, do bid the B. S. N. S. a fond adieu. May it live long and prosper. SENIOR CLASS. Per Calla Van Cleve, Frances Cochel. Witnesses: Lord Helpus; Count Me-In. THINGS THAT NO ARTIST CAN PAINT. Gertrude Barker getting a "con." Lida Brannam with a "See Me." Pearl Butler, without her tatting. Ruthella Chaplin, not having a good time. Frances Cochel, not doing outside work. Grace Cook, using poor grammar. Katherine Eves, special papers in on time. Elizabeth Eggers, not managing things. Myrtle Egtvet, taking a short cut home. Hattie Gemmel, at a movie on Sunday. Ethel Harris, without "Earl." ; Jessie Hazeltine, sitting in a back row. Katherine Hefty, in a hurry. Clara Huckins, talking loud. Laura Jeffers, without her laugh. Pean Jones, a suffragette. Genevieve Lang, a brunette. Willahmine Lewis, not asking questions. Laura Massey, on the carpet. Ethel Neeley, bashful. Dell Pratt, with auburn hair. Donna Pratt, unable to answer a question. Helen Schumacher, not knowing just what to do. Carrie Seare, cutting classes. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 Eva Slater, in the Junior stage. Fay Spencer, "fussing." Anna Thomas, keeping late hours. Calla Van Cleave, without her dignity. Mamie Wellhouse, talking very much. Marion Yeatman, giddy. Elsie Ziese, with enemies. Batxtty No one can say that the Mid-Years are slow, for most folks know better. Just listen, and I'll tell you about two jolly good times we have had this month. Saturday afternoon, December 12, we were royally entertained at the lovely home of Dr. and Mrs. Deerwester. Twenty members of the class were there and each brought any sort of fancywork she chose. There was any kind one might mention, from elaborate embroidery- to tatting, including crocheting and beads to string. Dr. Deerwester thinks he has discovered perpetual motion and that is someone tatting. It seems to go on and on. Mrs. Deerwester delightfully sang several songs, most of which were in negro dialect. Mrs. Seare contributed to our good time with an instrumental number. Dainty refreshments of hot chocolate, cake, cookies, and Scotch scones. It was indeed a most enjoyable afternoon. One good thing calls for another so in the guise of important business we decided to have a candy party. Mrs. Seare graciously invited us to her home on Ellis Street on Saturday night, December 19. Twenty girls came, and what a jolly time we had. Some brought fancy work, but those who did not were hastily delegated to make the candy. Miss Hazeltine can make the best fudge of anyone in the Normal, and Miss Schumacher displayed her extraordinary ability in making divinity, while Miss Woodruff and Miss Gemmell delved into the mysteries of making ana pulling tatty. Mr. Massey and Mr. Seare exhibited their skill in handling the cornpopper. While waiting for the candy to cool those who had not helped to make the candy assisted Mrs. Seare in serving refreshments, consisting of coffee, cake, and animal cookies. The rooms were beautifully decorated in the Class Colors for the occasion. At a late hour we bade Mr. and Mrs. Seare "good night," declaring that they were splendid entertainers. Really, we are just beginning to get acquainted with each other and, don't tell anyone, but we are rather sorry we must leave so soon. Dr. and Mrs. Nash have asked us to reserve a date for them which, we gladly do, and look forward to that event with breathless anticipation. H. L. G., '15. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [10-11] ---------- MID-YEAR SENIOR DIRECTORY Name Barker, Mrs. G Branam, Lida Butler, Pearl Chaplin, Ruthella Cochel, Prances Cook, Grace Eves, Katherine Eggers, Elizabeth Egtvet, Myrtle Gemmel, Hattie Harris, Mrs. Ethel Hazeltine, Jessie Hefty, Catherine Huckins, Mrs. Clara ... Jeffers, Laura Jones, Pearl Lang, Genevieve Favorite Expression I "snuk" up No, really? Oh, dear! "Heavings!" Oh, ding! Listen, hon! Ish-ka-bibble! I was scared silly When I am married... Are you coming to Y. W.? Honest to Goodness! Honest, Kid! Oh, goodness! Browning says Oh, Gee; Kid! Bet your boots Looky here, Girlie! Occupation. Ambition Keeping up with Dell Looking dignified Tatting in Class Having a good time Reminding the boys of money shortage Writing letters Sleeping Doing the lame duck Writing to Ed Keeping the straight and narrow path Applauding Patchin Being an amateur detective Being Diligent „. Wearing a smile Laughing Eating Teaching the children to wink properly To live in a little cottage. To see Ben between classes. To tat in Psychology II. To distinguish the Hennes twins. Reform the system of bookkeeping. To rival Mr. Bever in Economics. To escape notice in Psychology II. To reduce. To get something good to eat. To become a second Schumann-Heink. To get to Seattle. To grow tall. To know the "Learning Process." To be a Normal grad. To answer the bell. To be a No. 1 cook. To have curly hair. MID-YEAR SENIOR DIRECTORY, CONTINUED Name Lewis, Wallahmine Massy, Mrs. Laura .. Neeley, Ethel Pratt, Donna Pratt, Dell Schumacher, Helen. Seare, Mrs. Carrie.... Slater, Eva Spencer, Fay Thomas, Anna Van Cleave, Calla .. Wellhouse, Mamie .. Ziese, Elsie Favorite Expression Law, Pete! Ask George Oh Kid, come off "One toot and you're oot" I don't know a thing about this lesson Oh! I'd just love to! Honest to cats! Tell it to Sweeny Splash! Well, I swan!. Doesn't that beat you?.— I should worry! Honey! -- Occupation Writing letters in Class Dancing Talking Crossing the campus Getting Victor to school safely Taking care of Jessie ..... Making music all the day Killing time Primping Snoozing in Philosophy Sitting on a front seat Imitating a traveling man Holding down the Zoology Lab. Ambition To find some jokes for The Messenger. To become an authoress. To get a school. To be a farmer's wife. To memorize Browning selections. To be an ideal country schoolma'am. To get enough sleep. To get to school at ten o'clock. To get her hair combed different daily. To keep her little shopping bag near. To be a second Emeline Pankhurst. To get A in teaching. To be like Mrs. Termaat. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER FRITZ WRITES HOME TO HANS. I'm ein broken-hearted Deuischer, Hans, vots filled mil grief und shame, Der Doctor read mine last note home, und it ruin mein fair name. "Don't don't, but do," says he to us, "das letter bin van bad myth, Our rules huff no piq 'DON'T in front, dey slhart mil ein Icctle 'if.'" Den, Bruder, 'long comes your letter, und tells me vol not to do— / care not nor mine right arm, Hans, but I luff das alt bridge crew! Und vol I learn isl bractical, shust der same vay Pa he slhart; Den, a Deuischer must huff his day, though she break poor Kat'rin's heart. To-morrow isl assembly lay. Shusi look in mil der rear toor. Get out your bencil, Herr Sanden, Til tell you not ist before : Five hundred students first one see, der phoys auf der right hand Der Fake-ulty high oop in front, looks shust like vun angel band. Vat makes der sthudenis look so tired, sheer so veak und smile so dhry? "Ten minutes now vill Herr X speil on vy all der Deutsch should tie." Ten minute talks lie all pehind, ten minute talks lie before— O, Doctor Nash! O, Fake-ulty! ven vill dem talks be no more? All der toy long from morn till night ve hear dot Fake-ulty spiel. If ve should sthop in dot hall, ve hear yet dere hinder peal, I dhream I tie der udder night, and put in vun million years For some bad ting I done up here, list'ning to our "teacher dears." "Here's someting sheap for poor man's phoys." "Penny postal cards," tinks I, Und squeeze so hard mine last two bits dat I mak dot eagle chry. "Fine calendars," says Maglaughin, "forty-five cents you pay me. I help der Belgians" und he vink, "out uf my net forty-three." Ve Shuniors make der hard time stunt shust to show how ve can go. Sixty out uf tree hundred come—but ve make a leetle show, Und eat das dog, und in der shym ve phlay Farmers in der dell— Don't dare to tanz,—but how ve rip, run, chasey hug, slip, fall und yell! ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 De tree uf us meet vim calm night; barbed wire fence, me und Bowsers. "Papa" arranged der meeting phlace—I bin need vim pair trousers! . Send a five sphot, Hans, right queeck soon, barrels don't make real good fits, Und don't forget me Christmas, Hans. From your luffing brud-der, FRITZ. $ # " . M\W F Special attention should be paid to the Mid-Year Seniors since they are about to take their departure. We notice that there hovers about them the air of quiet satisfaction and contentment as they stand upon the threshold of their new future. From the present milestone in their educational career they can look upon the portion of their lives spent in the Bellingham Normal School with much pride, and pleasant memories will Hood their souls. Saturday, December 12, they were most pleasantly entertained at Dr. Deerwester's home. Each took his knitting. Dr. Deerwester refereed and tabulated the returns. After partaking of dainty and delicious refreshments they went away declaring they had had a most delightful time. Again on Saturday, December nineteenth, a special meeting was called at the home of Mrs. Scare, taking the form of an evening session. Its purpose was to attend to pressing matters of a business nature. True to the Seniors' axiom, "Pleasure before business," the meeting was turned into a candy party. The sentiment of all the Mid-Years is that Mrs. Seare is a capital entertainer. • The Senior Class as a whole showed their marked efficiency in their demonstration in Assembly Tuesday morning. We note their Class spirit does not need to be conveyed by an ambulance. Have you noticed that the Mid-Years are wearing their pins? We understand that they paid extra, however, to enjoy that pleasure. Their consolation is that they will wear better, at any rate. Mid-Year Commencement will take place January twenty-second. After that we must say "ai'i revoir" to the Mid-Years. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER May the saddest day of their future illumine the brightest day of their past. Although our demonstration, which was planned by the Program Committee, came somewhat later than those of the other classes, still it proved to be a great success. This grand event took place in Assembly, on Friday, December eighteenth. Several Juniors, representing the Freshies, came marching in, nnd gave their Class Yell; but, oh! so weak. Behind the Freshies were assembled several other "martyr" Juniors, acting as Sophs. We would have been delighted with their Class Song if there had been more volume to it. But, hark! who then approacheth but twenty-five other Juniors, weary, foot-sore, and heavily laden with books, including dictionaries, and so tired from burning midnight oil. Whom did they represent, you may ask? No other than the Class of Nineteen-Fifteen. They gave, or rather tried to give, their Class Yell, which ran something like this: "One nine, one five, Busy as a bee-hive, Win never, lose ever, Seniors! The Junior Spirit dressed in a gorgeous flowing robe of Gold and Black now appeared in the balcony arid upon being asked by one of the famous Hennis Twins what each class should do to show its inferiority to the Juniors, made reply as follows: "The Freshies shall drink a toast in milk. "The Sophs must sing the famous old song entitled, 'You'll have to study to stick around, you'll have to study to stay. "While the Seniors must bow on bended knee to the Juniors." These directions were carefully carried out for are we not the mighty Class of Nineteen-Sixteen, three hundred strong? As the old saying goes, *Last the best of all the game" proved true once more when the Juniors gave several of their yells and then dispersed. Some people had been wondering if we had a Junior Class here in school.—now they know. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 Wake up! Sophomore girls! Do turn out for basketball practice! The girls are doing fampusly under the able direction of Mr. Smith, but we do need a few more. Show your spirit. Also—why not a boys' Freshman-Sophomore team? One more appeal—pay your Class dues. You will be rewarded by the smile on Miss Turner's face. It is just being whispered now that perhaps—perhaps we will have a joint Freshmen-Sophomore party. Here's hoping! Who says the Sophomores haven't "pep?" Everybody says their "stunt" was the best of all the Class demonstrations. We have been busy with arrangements for a Class play, which will be given only for the entertainment it may provide. At the Class demonstration held December twenty-second the Freshmen Class was well represented. The pantomime, "The Passing Show of Nineteen-Fourteen" was given, followed by Class and School Yells, which were most original and well-received by the rest of the Student body. Much to our sorrow the High School part in THE MESSENGER had to be omitted last month because "Fazzer" didn't have time enough to criticize the report sent in. Just think! All that "wit" (?) wasted, for now it is too stale to be printable. It certainly is lucky for Mr. Bonser that this is the case. He never will know what he escaped. We wonder if the Botany students have forgotten their memorable field trip of two weeks ago. Starting out in search ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER of a certain plant known as "mullein," we were destined to know nothing- further ahout it than its very plebian name. Our worthy guide, George Hunt, took upon himself the responsibility of showing the way to the quarry, which, he said, was somewhere on Sehome Hill. The climb which followed was simply beyond description. Ask Rosie Martin to describe it to you. We never realized before that Sehome Hill was so big. We climbed to "Initial Rock" by a roundabout way and finally decided we didn't want to find "no mullein nohow." We were all tired out when we got back to the Normal again and felt much inclined to take vengeance upon Mr. Hunt. Then he laid the blame upon Austin Bond, whom he had told, he thought, to show us the correct way. The only good thing about the trip was that we got back too late to have any more botany that afternoon. Although we lost the first game to the Laurel team, we have a prosperous season before us in Athletics. We had but little practice preceding this game and our team work was weak. But the defeat did us no harm, and the Latin adage still holds .'rue, "Fas est el ab lios." (Ask Miss Jensen what this means if you don't know. We believe in using our knowledge, even if other people can't appreciate it). Our second game, with the Ferndale learn, was won easily. Dr. Nash asked us for a Christ-man present in the form of a victory, and we were glad to comply with his request. The Eleventh Grade party at the home of Miss Edna Knud-son was a success in every respect. The girls certainly showed taste and refinement in the selection and serving of refreshments. Everybody wants an invitation : to the next Eleventh Grade party. The following poem was composed by Miss Ruby Martin, and sung by the High School on Glass Spirit Day. We are glad to reproduce it here. STUDENTS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL. Tune, "Marching Thru Georgia." Now join our voices students, and we'll sing another song, Sing it with a spirit that will start the school along. We'll sing as if we mean it and We'll sing it good and strong,— We are students of the High School. CHORUS. Hurrah! Hurrah! Now watch our spirits rise; Hurrah! Hurrah! Our spirit never dies; We'll shout the words with such force They'll reach the very skies,— We are students of the High School. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 IT. And lots of other students that look up al us and smile, As if I hey think our efforts here are hardly worth the while, Had better gel to working or We'll heal them by a mile,— We are students of the High School. ^ ^ \ v The Philomatheans distinguished themselves by giving the first open program of the year. This program, representing the various lines of work covered by the Society, was given on, Saturday, December 5th, in the Auditorium. The entertainment consisted of two parts, Part One being instructive, and Part Two in a lighter vein. Miss Frances Green gave the opening number, a piano solo from Grieg, in a very charming manner. The Parliamentary Drill, led by Lew Greene, in which all the members took part, gave evidence of embryo statesmen amongst the Philomatheans. "A Happy Song," by Del Riego, given by Miss McAbee, delighted everyone. ' "The Effects of the European War upon the United States" was ably treated by Miss Mabel Jackson. Miss Calla Van Cleave gave a flowery oration on "The Man of the Hour," convincing her audience that Woodrow Wilson is the greatest figure in present day history. The Philo Quartette, consisting of the Misses Watts, Cochel, Gemmell and Schumacher, rendered "Hark! Hark! the Lark" by Schubert and "De Coppah Moon" to the satisfaction of all. The comedy, "Two Strings to Her Bow" was given under Part Two. This story of a French father and mother disposing of their daughter's hand, was so well given as to keep the audience in a continual roar of laughter. Mr. Van der Mei as the father, and Miss Bernice Welch as the mother, did themselves credit in working out so diplomatic a problem. Miss Reese as the diffident daughter was well re- ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER ceived; while Mr. Odle as the old baehelor; Mr. Schimmin as the lover, and Mr. Jones as the servant, each strengthened the performance by their excellent work. A group of college songs was given between the acts. A small admission fee was charged, the proceeds amounting to $43.05 were turned over to the Belgian Relief Fund. A Christmas program consisting of music, a debate, a Christmas story, and Christmas scenes were presented by Messrs. Rodolf, Baughman, Platz and Nevins; and Misses H. Brown, Turner, Saltmarsh, Dill and Gibson. A Christinas tree, exchange of presents, and refreshments completed the program. Probably every one has noticed that all basketball honors have been carried off by the Philomatheans, the Alkisiahs being the last to meet defeat. * it We had a very interesting as well as educational meeting December third. The program was as follows: "Faust - - - - - - Anna Breum Trio from "Faust' - - Caruso, Scotti, Journet (Victrola) "Parsifal" . . - - , - Genie Hicker "Procession of the Knights," from "Parsifal" Victrola "Lucia" - - - - - - Leola Hallock Sextette from Lucia" - - - - Victrola "Mad Scene" from Lucia - Victrola December tenth the Club gave up the regular meeting and chaperoned by Miss Baker, went in a body to see "The Bird of Paradise," at the Metropolitan Theatre. Monday, December fourteenth, the Philo-Alkisiah basketball game was played. The Philomathean girls won, but we have a strong team and are hoping for another chance to play the Philos. Friday, December eighteenth, we had our regular Christmas bulb sale. The plants were certainly beautiful. We have had our primary election and we are ready to vote for our new officers on our return from vacation. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 LITERARY SOCIETY Because of the play, "The Bird of Paradise," the H. L. S. held their regular meeting in the parlor of the Dorm. The program, a study of the people who will appear in opera here this winter, was as follows: "Maude Adams" - Helena Stenvig "Dramatic League" . . . - Vernie Smith "Florence Robinson" - Mary Docherty lJiano Duet - Misses Hawkins and Stenvig "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" lone Owen "Everywoman" - Frances Riggs "David Warfield" . . . . Alice Miller Vocal Solo Carrie Docherty The dinner bell interrupted, so Miss Docherty's solo was I ostponeu. Our next meeting was held on Thursday, December seventeenth, in the Faculty room. The decorating committee, consisting of Misses Peterson, Quimby and Ziese, had the room artistically decorated in red and green. The best part, however, was the Christmas tree in one corner, heavily laden with gifts. Such fun as we had—organizing an orchestra and making our debut. Every note was in perfect harmony (?); and Santa did more,—he provided each with a sack of candy and nuts, and all the popcorn we could eat. More than that—he brought us six new members. The j oiliest people you ever did see. But before Santa came,—of course he couldn't come while there was a big crackling fire in the fireplace—we had a program: Vocal Solo - - - Miss Murphy Christmas Story Miss Lewis Christmas Poem - - - Miss Boucher Christmas in Art Miss Wood Christmas in Other Lands - - Miss McClurig Christmas Carols - - - - - - Club Roll Call - - - - Christmas Quotations ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER The regular devotional meeting of December third was led by Miss Olive Rohrbaugh. Her subject, "Practical Christianity," was a forceful application of Matthew 5. to our school life. With other suggestions, wre were reminded that a Sunday spent in study is not a day of rest. The meeting of December tenth was led by Dr. Nash. The subject was "Letter Writing." He spoke of many kinds of letters, including the brief, school-boy type and the other which brings cheer, joy and inspiration to home and friends. He quoted a rule for spreading cheer by letter: "First, see something beautiful every day; second, say something helpful; third, read and learn something beautiful." These three things spread cheer and inspiration and beauty. Then he read us a most interesting and entertaining letter which he had just received. The Christmas lesson for December seventeenth was, "The Second Coming of Christ." Mr. Taylor, a prominent business man, gave the message. To illustrate the talk, he used an excellent chart, which pictured symbolically the six days of creation and the corresponding six dispensations, including the time from Adam to the millenium. He told of the blessings of the One who cometh as King of Israel and Lord of the Gentiles. Miss Scott, the new Traveling Finance Secretary of the Northwest, from Seattle, while in the City, was with the cabinet for an informal tea on December seventh. Slides collected by Miss Mathew showing life in Japan, were seen on Tuesday afternoon, December twenty-second, in the Assembly Hall. A group of students who were unable to go home during Christmas, spent their vacation at the Y. W. C. A. cottage, on Lummi Island. The Association appreciates the assistance given by the school in donations and work at Thanksgiving time for needy families. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 nusic Hark! to the moans of the Club Spirit. They grow fainter and fainter. Oh! Honorable Members have mercy. It calls for the tonic of "your presence." Come! Answer the call. It is urgent that every member attend the meetings in order to have interest in any Club. Unless you have a vital part, you lose interest. Every member in this Club does have a vital part. We have the finest Club this year the B. N. S. has ever known. With that to back us we can do more than those in the past have done. In our meeting Wednesday, December second, it was decided that we should work up a little evening's entertainment. It was proposed that we have a musical evening. The date is to be decided on directly after vacation. The Club members were invited to sing at the Christmas frolic and all were delighted to accept. The Glee Club made its first public appearance Friday, December eighteenth, when the Students' Association gave its annual Christmas Frolic. The Club rendered two selections from the Emerson collection of male choruses. It had been rumored about the school that there was such a thing as a Glee Club, but I don't think the student body realized it as a fact until it was brought forcibly, or, may I say, pleasantly, to their minds. As the vacation is here the practice has been suspended until all of the members are back from their vacation. The next meeting will be held Thursday, January eighth. HLSL€. ft has been impossible to have a meeting of the Manual Training Club, because of conflicting dates and, at a recent meeting of 'he Faculty, a committee was appointed by Dr. Nash to find a suitable evening for the Club meeting. We are awaiting with much interest the decision of that committee. It is a matter of whether the Club shall be able to continue or not in holding its meetings and we trust the committee w:ll report favorably to our interests. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER OtyHatt Oloutttg GUith Watts A vciy delightful meeting of the Chelan County Club was held Saturday a ternoon, December nineteenth, with Miss Edith Brisky, at Tarte Hall. The afternoon was spent with fancy work, and at four-Hiirly a ehafiing dish lunch was served. The next meeting will he held with Miss Montgomery, some time in .January. The basketball season began with seventeen men turning out for practice. Coach Carver worked them out thoroughly and finally chose the following men to represent the Blue and White. Gwin, Odle, Swartz (Captain), Rocky, Kelly, Croy and Aitken. The first game, played at Blaine against Blaine High, resulted in victory for the Normal. The floor was very slippery, necessitating a very slow game. The floor was so smooth that even the sure-footed Coach Carver forgot his dignity and sat down rather hard upon its glassy surface. Our team played very well together and the brilliant playing of the Normal five resulted in the score: Normal 35, Blaine 24. The team played as follows: Odle, center; Swartz and Gwin, forwards; Aitken and Kelly, guards. Rocky substituted for Gwin, and Kelly was replaced by Croy in the second half. Carver, referee; Erickson, timekeeper. f thrarg "None knows solitude who spends Life with books when books are friends." —J. WILLIAMS. A writer once said that "Biography, more than any other form of literature except history, has expanded the social consciousness of people." Being the life story of real people, it lies at the heart of literature. Autobiography or Memoirs, should be first choice, if one ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 wishes to form a really sympathetic acquaintance with a person. Letters come next, and if neither of these were published, select the biography written by an author who knew the person during his life. Always select a complete "Life" and do not form the habit of reading scrapbooks. The following list is not a "first choice," but it is given to illustrate the three forms of biography, periods of history and other points. Bos WELL, James, 1740-1795. Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON. "As Homer is the first of heroic poets; Demosthenes, the first of orators; Shakespeare, the first of dramatists; so Boswell is the first of biographers."—Thomas Macaulay. This life and Loc.khart's Life of Scott are accepted as the two models of biography. The former reads like a realistic novel. BHYCE, James. Life of Gladstone, 1809-1898. This is a history of Victorian England. CARLYLE, John, 1795-1881. Life of John Sterling. John Sterling has become immortalized by this Scotch essayist and historian, who has been called the "notable, intellectual monster." This ranks with his classic, the History of the French Revolution. CLARK, William. Life of Savonarola, 1452-1498; the great Italian reformer. This biography gives a picture of religious and political conditions during the century in which America was discovered. GARNETT, Richard. Life of Thomas Carlyle. Mr. Garnett is an English author and noted librarian. This book is short, but it is one of the best lives of Carlyle. GRANT, U. S... Personal Memoirs. All the movements of the Northern armies during the Civil War are given here. This is the type of a "Life" that is valuable in connection with history. HARE, A. J. C. Memoirs of a Quiet Life. This English writer is better known as an author of Guidebooks. This biography of his aunt and- uncle is included as an example of fine literature. JEFFERSON, Joseph, 1829-1905. Autobiography. Here is an example of the intimate life history. It is always highly praised for the dignity he gives to work and to his work. It is full of a sweetness and he shows us the human side of actors. LAMB, Charles, 1775-1854. Letters. When Charles Lamb was libeled as always aiming at wit, he replied that it at least was as good as aiming at dullness. People love him so much, that it makes no difference which of his letters they read or how often. They are "excruciating, sublime, outrageously ridiculous, heartrending." LIVINGSTON, David, 1813-1873. Last Journals in Central Africa, from 1865 to his death. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER LOCKHART, John Gibson, 1794-1854. Life of Sir Walter Scott, Lockhart has been described by more unique expressions than most writers, such as "complication-proof," "gigmanically inclined." However, his Life of the great souled, great brained author of Waverly will make him live in literature. He tells jokes on Scott, but he loves his hero. RUSKIN, John. "Pracie.rita"; outlines of scenes and thoughts perhaps worthy of memory in my past life. "Praeterita is the most charming thing he ever gave to the world and is one of the most pathetic and exquisite Con fessions in the language." Frederic Harrison. SABATIER, Paul. Life of Francis of Assisi, 1182-122(5. The founder of the order of Franciscans. . SOUTHEY, Robert. Life of Lord Nelson. This is a romantic tale of chivalry and heroism. The following series of biography are exceptionally good and are recommended to students and teachers. The first are very attractive to children and young people. BOLTON, Sarah Knowles. Famous American Statesmen, Famous English Authors, Famous English Statesmen, Famous European Artists, Famous Givers and Their Gifts; Famous Leaders Among Men, Famous Types of American Authors; •Famous Types of Womanhood, Famous Voyagers and Voyages, etc. American Men of Letters; edited by C. D. Warner. American Statesmen; edited by J. T. Morse. English Men of Letters; edited by John Morley. Great Writers; edited by Eric Roberts. "Is there any Christianity in warring Europe?" This is the question asked by Miss Knowles in her talk, December seventh. "A Christian nation has never been tried. Christianity tries to establish a relation between the individual and the person, Christ. This seems to exist very little in the warring nations. Germany has few missionaries; France has publicly driven Jesus Christ from all but the State, and would do even that. China has more Christian workers than Europe. Christianity seems to be westward and wherever civilization is without Christianity, the results are disastrous." ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Nordica was "plain Lillian Norton" before she began her career. Homer is the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, and places her home before her public work as a singer. Caruso is one of twenty-three children, so no wonder he loves a joke and plays such pranks as putting in the hand of a fellow-actor an egg, which he was compelled to carry there through the rest of the scene. These things we learned from Miss McCarthy, whose talk December ninth awakened in us the longing to be where we could hear the real music of the world at least once in a while. Miss Neitz gave the story of the two songs from Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister," which were sung expressively by Miss McAbe and Miss Piatt, in the original German. After this Mr. Twitmyer, formerly of Bellingham, greeted many of his former pupils, hoped we were learning to teach for love of the profession, and impressed upon our minds that "Punctuation is a great thing." Miss Nickerson spoke of Settlement Houses with which she had come in • contact. They are a sort of club house, where people live in order to be neighborly with the people of the poor districts in which they are located. Many kinds of clubs meet in the rooms of the house, as well as kindergartens and night-school classes, etc. Much help is given to the people round about. "A Settlement House is a center where any one in trouble can come and be assured of aid." An unusual and interesting group of songs were sung by Mr. W. Bridge Jones the morning of the sixteenth, accompanied by Mrs. Jones. Mr. Jones sang "Total Eclipse," "Yesterday and To-day," "Thou Art Like a Child," and "Soldier's r are-well." The first song seemed to be the most impressive, and it was with the title as a basis, that President Wilson, of the El-lensburg Normal School spoke to the students for a short time. He conveyed to us the thought that a strong life or a strong institution, in society cannot be eclipsed very long. Education and teaching is a big business and stable in its foundations, there-lore it is quite important that we take plenty of time to prepare for so great a life work. Miss Norton spoke on the subject of the coal mine war in Colorado, and why we have heard so little about it. It was so interesting that we were surprised to hear the bell ring. If we were to print all the pages of notes we took from the topic as given, we fear you should immediately rise,—as we felt like doing,—and go to the scene of action and demand a settlement. Perhaps our own. country is not so vastly superior to the European nations at war. We were interested very much in hearing Mr. Patchin speak of his experiences in the museum in Salt Lake City. Perhaps it was the couple in the cabin,—tho he didn't say exactly what they were doing,—or the woman who "wanted to know where them there plates are now," or Mr. Patchin's experience ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER with a cradle; or indeed perhaps it was the novel (?) pastime of shooting young ideas which interested us. At. any rate we listened and were glad to hear. Ah! who says we have no Class Spirit,—or Spirits ! ! Let him forever hold his peace after our adequate demonstration of the twenty-second ! ! Goldenrod, Wayne, Nebraska (Nov.)—Your boost for the football games, in the shape of cartoons, is very good. You have an interesting book. Comet, Milwaukee, Wis. (Nov.)—Yours is one of the best exchanges we have received, "Deutsche Leibe, Deutsche True," is a very good story. Hesperian, Hoquiam, Wn. (Nov.)—Your extra is appropriate and let us congratulate your team. "Their Hero" is most appropriate. Bulletin, Valley Gity, N. Dak. (Dec.) A few cuts would help you out, and where is your Exchange department? Your book is good. Pioneer, Whitman College, Walla Walla—"The Soft Pedal" is good, as is also the "Song of the Sophs." You have a fine paper. Normal Pointer, Stevens Point (Dec.)—You have a very good paper. The poem on the war has a truth in it, which every one should feel. We also acknowledge the following: Reed College Guest, Portland. Royal Purple, Whitewater, Wis. Normal Student, Warrensburg, Missouri. The Journal, North Texas State Normal College, Denton. Normal School Herald, Shippenburg, Pa. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 ©arte fall Notes Thanksgiving night Tarte Hall was the scene of revelry and much merriment. Katharyn Shannahan, who was visiting her sister, Anne Shannahan, had brought with her a box, and Vida Reid had received a box from home. A spread in honor of Miss Shannahan was the result. Miss Mabel Spencer spent the week end of December tenth with her sister, Miss Fay Spencer. They joined the majority of the crowd in rushing the Normal box to see "The Bird of Paradise." A sparring match was held between two of the Hall girls, Mrs. Tarte acting as referee. The match was not completed until one of the contestants was partly overcome and the surgeon was summoned. He recommended a complete rest. December eighteenth, when we returned from the Xmas party, we were welcomed with a Welsh rarebit feast, which did not result in nightmare, thanks to Mrs. Tarte and Miss Conroy. The Chelan County Club was entertained by Miss Edith Brisky and Miss Vida Reid, on December nineteenth. The meeting was held in Miss Brisky's room. Refreshments were served and all spent an enjoyable afternoon. The Tarte band has been re-enforced by two new members; namely, the Misses Emma and Hilda Backman. On Monday night, December twenty-first, Santa Claus came and brought with him a tree full of presents. Tiny toy snakes, horns and elephants were most frequently seen. After the presents had been distributed a Christinas spread was laid, winding up the evening with a grand informal dance. Wfot-K-Wn A very enjoyable Christmas celebration was held at the Bide-aWee, Saturday, December nineteenth. The girls of the Bide-a-Wee, Rizwan, and those residing at Miss Whitaker's residence. A pleasant program was rendered in which was brought out the truth of the Yuletide season. After this program was completed, they all gathered around the Christmas tree and presents were distributed. The guests of honor for the evening were Miss Jensen, Miss Saftds, Miss McCarthy and Miss Whitaker. They spent the rest of the evening happily and upon leaving said that it wras one of the most pleasant evenings ever spent. On Tuesday, December seventeenth, the Bide-a-Wee girls entertained at an informal dinner in honor of Prof, and Mrs. Hulse and son. Mr. Hulse remarked that the Normal girls certainly can't be beaten for entertaining. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER THURSTON COUNTY NORMALITES. Forty former students of B. S. N. S. gathered about the banquet table at The Knox, in Olympia, on the evening of October twenty-seventh, for a grand old reunion. After a sumptuous dinner, County Superintendent L. A. Kibbe, as toastmaster, started the ball rolling by giving an account of some of his distinctions at Normal. You boys have him to thank for the privilege of dining with the girls at Edens' Hall. Mr. Kibbe had another distinction, "Which came near being an extinction." He fell, into a pond, since filled with more substantial material, which straightway became known as Kibbe Pond. Miss Jamieson gave a toast to the Normal boys, assuring us that they were useful in many ways, one being in the capacity of fillers, hence Mr. Kibbe's experience. Mr. Evans responded to Miss Jamieson's toast with one to the Normal girl. Dear Faculty members, disillusionize yourselves, Mr. Evans returns to the B. S. N. S. each summer for the sole purpose of seeing the Normal girls. "The Country School Teacher," by Miss Mauerman, and "The City Teacher," by Oleah Blank, were both given in rhyme, and drew from Mr. Kibbe the charge against the Normal of sprouting poets. Miss Grace Barnes revived memories of Edens' Hall, and at the same time disclosed some of its secrets. Miss Mabel Brown very capably gave the matrimonial adventures of a school-teacher, and recounted some very interesting statistics in regard to diamonds and marriages in Olympia; but she assured Miss Derifield that the chances in Bellingham were probably equally good. Ruth Derifield deplored the fact that she could no longer lose all her hairpins while rooting for the Normal football team, and we are sure that the score of 103 to 0, which made the Alumni so heartsick, could never have been recorded had Ruth's enthusiasm been urging the players on. You know she has a knack for such things. Miss Jessie Synder expressed our appreciation of Dr. Nash's friendly interest in all of us, and Dr. Nash responded in his own ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 hearty style. Then he told us about the school and Faculty and, as our hungry hearts grew warm with memories, he answered our eager questions in regard to old favorites. How interesting the details were to all these exiles and the Doctor even responded as to the exact shade of "Daddy" Deerwester's toupee. Then Mr. Kibhe stroked his own rapidly thinning locks and noneha-lently inquired: "Where did Dr. Deerwester get it?" * * CZ3 Miss Worden' (in English History)—"Class, when you want a variety, look at Mr. Platz." Miss Sheets (speaking to Miss GofT)—"We sure have some sport in Geography." Miss Goff— "Who is he?" Miss S.—"I mean we have lots of fun." Mr. Hulse (in Psychology)—"Miss Cummings, what do you think when you think of a man?" Miss C.—"I think of an abstract thing." Mr. Epley (in agriculture)—"A man was asked if he beat his cows and he said: 'Do you suppose I beat my wife?' Now it's a matter of dollars and cents (outburst of laughter)—to beat your cows." He—"See that girl over there ?" She—"Yes." He—"She smiled at me." She—"That's nothing; the first time I saw you I laughed out loud." ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER Why is a Freshie's hat like the sehool building? It covers a block. Teacher—"When was Rome built?" Philip—"In the night." Teacher—"Why, what an absurd mistake." Philip—"Well, you said yesterday it wasn't built in a day." * M. II. (in American History)—"The Pilgrims landed in 1850." Wonder who she was dreaming of. Heard in German. "The old woman opened the door with a dish." "He make his evening twilight." "The judge wrinkled his eye." "He took down a rake from behind his chair which hung on a nail." "Mother, may I have a stick of pancake?" Harold—"Believe me, dearesl, I love you alone." Small Sister (from back of a curtain)—"Don't you believe him, Myrle, he'll never love you alone until he gives me a dime for candy." The Joke Editor may scratch on a pen. Till the ends of his fingers are sore; When someone is sure to remark with a jest, "Rats! How stale! I've heard that before." Stranger—"Do you know a man around here with one leg named Smith?" Freddie—"What's the other leg named?" English Teacher—"What three words are used most in this school?" Bright Student—"I don't know." v Teacher—"You hit it exactly." ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 You may talk of signs of weather, Of coming days you may sing, But when small boys sit on little lacks, It's a sign of an early spring. Third A Reading Class Pupil—"Say, Teacher; 1 seen you down town with your feller the other day." Silence. Rapid Exclamations from Another Pupil—"Oh, Martin, you're crazy. I can tell when a girl goes with a fellow hy her face. Anyway, teachers don't go with fellows." Wonder how M. H.'s face looked then? John Lemuel) (showing prolruberence on thumb)—"Do you see that?" Jones (after examining it)—"Well, yes! What's that?" John L.—"That's a corn caused from turning out lights the people have.left turned on." Scene: Main hall, a number of young men talking with Mr. Bond. Time 3:25. Miss Willoughby appears. "Please may we have it quiet so our class work may go on?" Mr. Bond (assuming innocent air)—"Why, has the bell rung?" Beck—"Baughman is a wise old owl." Hunt—"Yes, but he has a fine way of hiding what he knows." Ed. Hararich (telling a story in R. S. Methods)—"He became discussed (disgusted) with it—" it Mr. Bond—"What's the use of checking?" Miss Brenozholtz—"Why-wh-what's the use of living?" George Hunt—"Where does this outline stop?" Miss Heere—"George, I didn't hear your hand." ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER In a Knutson—"I'm having my picture painted for a magazine cover." Frank Herman—"What? The Country Gentleman?" Miss Towne (conjugating verbs)—"Abide, abode, abide." Miss Edens—"Is that right, Class? Well, never mind, go on to ('crow')." B. Tidball—"Hermann, there's your lunch?" Hermann—"In my watch pocket." Miss Baxler (Obs.)—"I like Mr. Moody's botanical names, but it is diilicult for the common herd to understand them including myself." $ Mr. Hulse (in Psy.)—"Love is an instinct." Miss Watts—"I don't think love is an instinct; everyone is not in love." Mr. Bever—"You know they say if you scratch a Russia you have a Tartar Mr. Odle—"Now, that isn't literally true, is it, Mr. Bever?" Mr. Leach (In Eighth grade)—"Robert, how do you make a three?" Robert—"Put my chalk on the board and then shiver." Mr. Van Pelt (quoting from Browning)—"A man is all right if he be a lover." Miss Brenner—"I don't know; I never had any experience." Mr. V. P.—"Well, this is an institution of learning." Mr. Deerwester (in Phil, of Ed.)—"The human machine on Page 168 is subject to disease and death." Miss Beatty (in Hist, of Music)—"Kubelik lost his mind." Mrs. Thatcher—"Is that so; I haven't seen it." ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 Miss Baxter (in Psy. II)—"I didn't mean to freeze you out when I opened the windows, but remembering the little difference in Assembly I thought you Seniors might want all of the Junior air out before you came in!" (Hearty applause.) Harriet—"Where is Myrtle?" Grace—"Over eating at The Modeel." Harriet (scornfully)—"Who ever heard of anyone overeating at The Modeel!" Calla V. G —"There are five married women in our Mid- Year .Class." Mrs. Barker (counting)—"Mrs. Huckins, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Seare, Mrs. Harris,—why, who is the fifth?" * * ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. Dr. Nash—No more running over Assembly time. Normal Boys—Hereafter will take "longest way round." January Seniors—Will take P. G. course at B. N. S. Mr. Bever—Won't use slang (?) or go to sleep in class any more. Miss Rohrbaugh—Won't advertise for a home—yet. A. Hennes—Won't be naughty any more—D. Hennes—'till the next time. Student Body—Will give the Faculty a "stunt day." Elva Boucher—Won't come late to classes. B. Tidball—Will take good care of each "Junior deer." Seniors—Will show Juniors they had wrong goat. Dr. Deerwester—Will excuse Hist, of Ed. classes from writing papers on outside material (?). TEN COMMANDMENTS. I. Thou shalt refrain from talking in the halls. II. Thou shalt refrain from taking that which is not thine own. III. Thou shalt refrain from coveting thy schoolmates' books, or her notes, or her best beau, or anything that is thy schoolmates. IV. Thou shalt refrain from dancing except by thy mother's and thy dean's consent. V. Thou shalt refrain from chewing gum and from using slang and from hanging on the boys' lapels. VI. Thou shalt refrain from cutting thy classes and from cutting assembly before vacation and after vacation, and any classes to which thou dost belong. VII. Thou shalt refrain from going to town on Saturday night without a chaperon. VIII. Thou shalt refrain from using the lirst four nights of the week for social events. IX. Love thy room-mate as thyself, even to leaving her part of her clothing. X. Honor thy teachers and supervisors that thy grades may be high and that thy sojourn in this school may be both pleasant and profitable. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 THE MIDYEAR'S COMPLAINT. Thirty little Mid-Years In the cold world set adrift. They've been given their "walking papers," For themselves they'll have to shift. Brave little Mid-Years! And why have they been treated thus? Why turned out in the cold? Why does Winter's chilly blast Find them outside the fold? Poor little Mid-Years! For haven't they been faithful In climbing Normal Hill? And haven't they astounded The Faculty with their skill? Brilliant little Mid-Years! They must have done a fearful deed That they may stay no more. Perhaps their inroads were too great Upon Normal's wisdom store! Thieving little Mid-Years! Bui now they beg with contrite hearts, If only they might stay; They'd be as good as good could be, Forever and a day. Repentant little Mid-Years! —M. R. WELLHOUSE. WHUEUE! They had cut off a Chinaman's queue And were painting his head a bright blueue, So the Chinaman said As they daubed at his haid, When 1 sueue yueue yueue'll rueue what yueue dueue. —Current Opinion. ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [i] ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks oF the Norma! Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellinghain, Wash. 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SWEET GROCERY COMPANY Phones 417-418 1021 Elk Street Bellingham's Musical Headquarters Sheet Music, Phonographs, Pianos Alaska Building - - 210 East Holly St. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [vii] ---------- Pick Out Your Favorite Magazine THE NOI at AL GROCERY LOOK AT THIS LIST: Ladies' Home Journal Top Notch Woman's Home Companion Baseball Magazine Modern Priscilla People's Woman's World New Story Pictorial Review Adventure Vogue Railroad Man's To-day's Popular Electricity People's Home Journal Popular Mechanics Saturday Evening Post Technical World Collier's Smart Set The Fashion Book Everybody's The Delineator Cosmopolitan Travel Camera Craft Recreation The Camera Harper's Weekly Bungalow Magazine Scientific American Hearst's Literary Digest Pearson's Current Opinion Black Cat McCall's Magazine Blue Book McClure's Red Book Life Green Book Judge Strand Puck Century Outlook Harper's World's Work St. Nicholas Metropolitan Sunset Review of Reviews Munsey Ainslee's Argosy Canadian Weekly Popular American Magazine * * * From this list and others th at we have you can give your brain anything from pleasan t relaxation to intensified con-centration. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [viii] ---------- The Most Valuable Thing in the Sick-Room Aluminum "EL COMFO" the hot-water bottle that doesn't require water, and is not a bottle. See "El Comfo" at our salesroom, Elk and Holly Streets. —o— THE ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY FRESH, CLEAN, PURE GROCERIES, EFFICIENT SERVICE Your Patronage Solicited and Appreciated "Wilson-3SToble:3-Ba.rr Co, HOLLY STREET Hotel Leopold 200 Rooms, European, 100 Baths, $1.00. and Up DININGROOM SERVICE THE BEST AND MOST REASONABLE IN THE CITY Our 40c Luncheons and 50c Five-Course Dinners are all that you can wish for. Give Yourself a Treat Now and Then \ When Patronizing- Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [ix] ---------- Pacific Steam Laundry ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a strictly hand work department. Our bleaching which is harmless to your linen is made by electricity - WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone 268— Phone 208 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS BELLINGHAM OFFICE LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office, 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. THE REMAINING NUMBERS OF THE Normal School Lecture Course FOR 1914-15 ARE January 23—Concert of International Operatic Company. April 1—Lecture by Dr. Thomas E. Greene, "America, the World's Peacemaker.'' Later In April-r-Lecture by Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gil-man, "A Wider Industrial Field for Women." SINGLE NUMBERS 50c THREE NUMBERS $1.00 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [x] ---------- We have the largest and most up-to-date printing establishment in the Northwest. DROP IN AND LET US SHOW YOU THRU OUR PLANT # # # UNION PRINTING, BINDING and STATIONERY CO. O Y E A R T M E T A L W O R K E RS We have the stones, precious, semi-precious and glass, as you please, and prices to please. WE DO STONE CUTTING Bring us any rough stones and minerals you may have, and we will cut and polish to fit the mounting. This is the place to have your watches repaired LUDWIG COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS 1309 Dock Street. Opp. Metropolitan Theatre MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET Immense Stock Prompt Service Satisfaction Guaranteed When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [xi] ---------- BROKE YOUR GLASSES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult us at once. Our iron-bound guarantee is as good as a government bone1 that we can give you relief. PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The eyes must be examined by an Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. NA/I YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Eye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses alone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if they; do need glasses. We Csn Fit the Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. I Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1915 January - Page [xii] ---------- Do not send your glasses away to be repaired. We duplicate any lens promptly in our own factory and are always glad to straighten your glasses or make small repairs free of charge. Wo 11 Exclusive Optometrist Optician. 205 W. Holly. JK. H. Montgomery SELL ALL T I I T I KINDS OF I U L L Phone 1555. , __^ ALL PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MID-YEAR CLASS ARE BE INO TAKEN BY US. WE SHOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE ALL OF THE STUDENTS OF THE NORMAL CALL UPON US DURING THE COMING.YEAR AND LOOK AT OUR MANY STYLES IN PHOTOGRAPHY. . BROWN STUDIO 415 SUNSET BLOCK When Patronizing Advertisers Mention MessengerPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:33286
Title: WWU Board minutes 1915 January
Date: 1915-01
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1915 January.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1915-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915 Volume 05 - Page 070 1915-01-13 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the Principal and the Secretary. The minu
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1915-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915 Volume 05 - Page 070 1915-01-13 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the No
Show more1915-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915 Volume 05 - Page 070 1915-01-13 The Board of Trustees met at their office in the Normal School at 8 p. m. Present: Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the Principal and the Secretary. The minutes of the meeting of December 9 were read and approved. MISS CAUBY SELECTED AS ASSISTANT The Secretary reported the selection of Miss Cora B. Cauby to act as assistant in his office in place of Miss Spearin resign?. DISCARDED TEXT BOOKS The Principal called attention to several dozen civics text books, also a quantity of training school text books, which had been discarded, having been superseeded by more up-to-date books. He suggested that as these books were of no further use to the school, they be disposed of in some way. It was ordered by the Board that they be sold so far as possible to the best advantage; any of them remaining to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of. NEW BOOKS FOR LIBRARY A list of proposed additional books for the Library as recommended by the Library Committee, was submitted by the Principal. The Board approved the purchasing of the books as per the list submitted. (For list see Library Files.) MID-YEAR GRADUATES The Principal reported that the following named students had been certified by the faculty for graduation at the mid-year commencement, Jan. 22, 1915. It was ordered by the Board that diplomas be granted accordingly: Gertrude Barker, Pearl Butler, Ruthella Chapin, Frances Cochel, Grace Cook, Katherine Eaves, Elizabeth Eggers, Myrtle Egtvet, Hattie, Gemmell, Ethel Harris, Jessie Hazeltine, Katherine Hefty, Clara Huckins, Laura Jeffers, Pearl Jones, Genevieve Lang, Wilhelmina Lewis, Laura W. Massey, Ethel Neeley, Donna Pratt, Dell Pratt, Carrie Seare, Eva Maude Slater, Anna Thomas, Calla Van Cleave, Mamie Wellhouse, Lucy Wilcox, Marion Yeatman, Elsie Ziese, Lida Branam. MR. KNAPP PROPOSED FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIP In consideration of gratuitous scientific services in the biological department, it has been suggested to the Principal that Mr. J. M. Knapp be made an honorary member of the faculty. It was decided by the Board that the matter be canvassed further with that in view. REPORT OF BOILER INSPECTOR The Secretary stated that the report of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., dated Dec. 22, 1914, upon steam boilers nos. 1 and 2 of the school, had been filed in his office, Said report showing both boilers to be in good condition. ? OVERPAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES The Secretary reported that a number of students, including mid-year graduates, who would leave school at the close of the first semester, had overpaid their registration fees to the extent of $4 each. It was ordered that in such cases the overpayment be rebated WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915 Volume 05 - Page 071 1915-01-13 ?ch students at the close of the first semester. BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED Bills were audited and allowed as follows: Local Vouchers 2262 Peter Frank - 3.50. 2263 Puget Sound Traction Lt. and P. Co. - 55.20. 2264 Mach Ponti - 4.00. 2265 Pauline Paulson - 3.00. 2266 Canode and Hunt Mfg. Co. - 3.00. 2267 Union Printing Co. - 21.05. 2268 Frank M. Lanborn - 45.75. 2269 Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 6.00. 2270 S. Thiel - 1.50. 2271 Bridge View Farm - 47.00. 2272 Ford Creamery Co. - 122.40. 2273 Williams Vinegar and Pickle Co. - 11.50. 2274 Wilson-Nobles-Barr - 83.67. 2275 Sweet Grocery Co. - 120.61. 2276 Pacific Steam Laundry - 17.65. 2277 Thos. K. Lewis Co. - 2.85. 2278 A. H. Montgomery - 25.50. 2279 Henry Malkan - 61.05. 2280 E. T. Mathes Book Co. - 5.50. 2281 Do - 1.50. 2282 B. B. Furniture Co. - 39.50. 2283 Morse Hardware Co. - 2.25. 2284 Seth A. Atwood P. and W. P. Co. - 1.62. 2285 York Addition Market - 173.75. 2286 Ireland and Pancoast - 53.85. 2287 Funk and Wagnalls Co. - 1.87. 2288 Priscilla Needlecraft Ahop - 1.63. 2289 City Treasurer - 7.10. 2290 Morse Hardware Co. - 7.77. 2291 Ida E. Powell - 15.07. Revolving Fund 3372 Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 18.56. 3373 Selby Harris Co. - 1.00. 3374 Normal Messenger - 10.00. 3375 City Treasurer - 11.20. 3376 H. Stanley - .40. 3377 Northwest Hdw. Co. - 23.68. 3378 Pickering Hdw. Co. - 3.40. 3379 S. J. Myers - .75. 3380 Seth A. Atwood - 6.00. 3381 Milton Bradley Co. - .30. 3382 Union Printing Co. - 1.50. 3383 Morse Hardware Co. - .75. 3384 Sweet Grocery Co. - 14.32. 3385 Mathes Book Co. - 1.10. 3386 Bellingham Harness Co. - .70. 3387 B. B. Furniture Co. - 1.50. 3388 Morse Hardware Co. - .40. 3389 Red Cross Pharmacy - 1.20. 3390 Chas. E. Lind - 3.60. 3391 Bellingham Truck Co. - 13.85. 3392 Pacific Steam Laundry - 5.35. 3393 Geo. Russell Reed Co. - 4.08. 3394 Eiler's Music House - .30. 3396 Western Union Tel. Co. - .66. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1915 Volume 05 - Page 072 1915-01-13 State Vouchers 1017 Standard Oil Co. - 340.92. 1018 Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 110.20. 1019 Bellingham Pub. Co. - 31.00. 1020 Union School Furnishing Co. - 46.00. 1021 West Disinfecting Co. - 24.00. The Board then adjourned. Minutes of the foregoing meeting read and approved February 10, 1915. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11600
Title: Messenger - 1914 December
Date: 1914-12-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1914_1201 ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Cover ---------- // V ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS CQ • ^ 30Q-208 tT. HOLLY S T R t B t ^"^ " Bellingham's Christmas Store Is Ready WITH SENSIBLE, PRACTICAL, USEFUL GIFTS GLOVES, HOSIERY,
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Show more1914_1201 ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Cover ---------- // V ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS CQ • ^ 30Q-208 tT. HOLLY S T R t B t ^"^ " Bellingham's Christmas Store Is Ready WITH SENSIBLE, PRACTICAL, USEFUL GIFTS GLOVES, HOSIERY, HANDKERCHIEFS, NECKWEAR, UMBRELLAS, FANCY GOODS of all DESCRIPTIONS, CLOAKS, SUITS, COATS AND FURS If in Doubt, Give Merchandise Certificate! KEMPHAUS CO. There's no better Christmas Gift than a KODAK # WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR KODAKS AND SUPPLIES • * • ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Alaska Bldg. Elk and Holly Streets When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [ii] ---------- Gifts for every member of the family can be found here—from Slippers for Dad to Toys for Little Tots. If you are in doubt as to what to give—just walk through our store—you will have plenty of inspiration. MONTAGUE McHUGH Ten per Cent. Discount to Normal Studants Men's Wearing Apparel ONE PRICE EVERY DAY TO EVERY ONE HAS BEEN OUR POLICY FOR YEARS. HART SCHAFFNER MARX SUITS FOR MEN AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN All Other Lines Standard Merchandise # * GAGE-DODSON CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [iii] ---------- BATTERSBY BROS. —Always Reliable— Wish Yotf A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Here's a Tip Boys FOR THAT GTRL YOU MET. NOTHING EXPENSIVE. OH. NO! ONLY A NICE BOUQUET OF FLOWERS, WHICH COSTS MUCH LESS THAN YOU IMAGINE IT, AT HORST'S FLOWER SHOP. 1256 ELK STREET, TELEPHONE 386. R. A. HAESKE HIGH GRADE TAILOR LADIES'SUITS A SPECIALTY - REPAIR WORK NEATLY DONE Alaska Building Bellingham, Wash. GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [iv] ---------- We Make it Good Our Friends Make it Famous Ford's Ice Cream . . and . . Butter PHONE 43 1314 R. R. AVE. Larson's Livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL EXPRESS gt;'• ?\ D DRAYING P h o n e 7 0 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. -J|; HANS OBERLEITNj^S Propr. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [v] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME: STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students G. G. BARKER lt; SON CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF FLOWERS AND RLANTS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED VIOLETS ARE OUR SPECIALTY 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. JUST A MOMENT PLEASE! BEFORE BUYING THAT NEXT PAIR OF SHOES BE SURE TO DROP IN AT THE FAMILY SHOE STORE AT HOLLY AND COMMERCIAL STREETS, WHERE THEY GIVE STUDENTS A DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT. COLLINS a. CO. The Original Cut Rate Drug Store HAIR BRUSHES CLOTH BRUSHES COMBS PERFUMES PARISIAN IVORY All at Lowest Prices. Try LORNA Perfumes When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [vi] ---------- i t i i i i i i m i i i i i i i i i i l H i i i i i l i i l H ' i i i i i u n i i i i i i l i i i i i i i i i /^ gt; This powder cleanses,the scalp,removes|| odor, dandruff and excess oil, without^ frequent washing.Will allay,itching and); irritating scalp diseases; Makes straight;; oily hair dry, kinky and. f Iuffy. PRiCE 50$ PER BOX m MANUFACTURCD BY FOSTER REMEDY COi 4AOI W. HARRISON ST. CHICAGO, I U i§ FOR SALE BY. ENGBERG PHARMACY # Ladles be particular about the appearance and oder of your hair and scalp. Try Fluffy-Fluff H A D Headquarters for Xmas Gifts of Dependable Quality Ten per cent Discount to Normal Students. When ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [vii] ---------- WE WANT TO ARREST your attention for just a minute. 'When buying your next suit or overcoat Take the elevator and save $10.00. Pelcgren Martin Up-Stairs Clothiers and Hatters Second Floor Bellingham Nat'l Bank Bldg. Drop in and Inspect our line of Christmas Stationery. # * # UNION PRINTING, BINDING and STATIONERY CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [viii] ---------- We Deliver all Goods on Hangers TELEPHONE 7 1 3£ari*ian lt; leamv* 10 per cent. Discount to Normal. Students 1140 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. YOUR ROOM, CHR/STMAS DINNER, Without KERSEY'S Flowers? WELL, ANYWAY, WE MAKE SPECIAL PRICES TO STUDENTS Alaska Building Phone 408 MUNRO HASKELL I 163 ELK ST. Hardware, Heatia, Tinning and Plumbing lt;F Buy Your Christmas Presents Here SUN DRUG CD. Exmm ,,„. c..^...., _ coR.EUiiiiPBiiiP^^ WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORM 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students ^ : When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [ix] ---------- OUNTAIN PENS! Two display cases filled to overflowing with the very latest models in absolutely safety non-leak-able Fountain Pens.. $2.50 up, * Moore's Non-Leakable Safety, Sheaffer's Non-Leakable Safety, Self-Filling and Self-Cleaning; Conklin's Safety Non- Leakable Self-Filling and Self-Cleaning. Waterman's Ideal '' THE JAXON " and " CRAIG' '—FAMOUS DOLLAR PENS Guaranteed Equal to Any $2.00 Pen Made You receive unlimited protection against loss or annoyance. Our pens are so perfect we guarantee them for five years. You run no risk when you buy a pen from E. T. Mathes Book Company. BIBLES Guaranteed to last longer (with no risk of the binding braking) and at the same time give you a better Bible at a lower price than you expect. GIFT BOOKS AND STATIONERY E.T. Mathes Book Company 110 West Holly Street, Near Dock Street WHEN YOU WANT flagazines, Stationery, Toilet Articles or Drugs DON'T FORGET THE Elk Street Pharmacy Corner Elk and Maple Phone 884 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [x] ---------- WHY SHOULD YOU WORRY? Worrying is tiresome, trying and nerve-racking. DON'T WORRY—Make all your DRUG-STORE wants known to US, and YOU will get the best of goods at prices that stand for economy and service. PHONE 39 QUICK DELIVERY The Weise* Dtvg Company Bellinffham National Bank Building THE PERSONAL THOUGHT The spirit of the giving determines the value of the gift. What, then, could be more fitting than your portrait for the Christmas remembrance—to carry your simple message of friendship? A dozen portraits solve, at once, a dozen perplexing gift problems. HALL STUDIO 214 EAST HOLLY Make an Appointment To-day. GRIGGS STATIONERY^ ND PRINTING CO., Inc. PRINTING, ENGRAVING, BINDING, RULING, OFFICE SUPPLIES, STATIONERY "Y HI E" Filing Cabinets and System Supplies Tis a pleasure to Dance and a pleasure to Sing in the merry talked-over Walk-Over Shoe. "JUST TRY~THEM AND BUY THEM AT THE Walk-Over Shoe 213 East Holly Street When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xi] ---------- NOTHING HAVE YOU EVER TRIED IT? Well, SMABY'S doesn't claim to give you the best for nothing—but we do make the statement that our prices are the best considering the quality of our Candies and Ice Cream. WE SERVE LIGHT LUNCHES, ICE CREAM SODAS, SUNDAES, AND FANCY SUNDAES. Our Candies are made pure and fresh, in our own factory. Make Smaby's Your Headquarters to Meet Your Friends 119 EAST HOLLY STREET When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [1] ---------- THE M E S S E N G ER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BEI.LINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. 1311 Railroad Avenue T H E STAPP Editor-in- Chief—FRANCES GREEN Assistant Editor —ARTHUR SMJTH Business Manager —C. C. BAUGHMAN Calendar RUTH CONNER Classes-literary - RUTH DAVEY Senior GRACE COOK Exchange HELEN GRAGG Junior - HELEN FELL Society ELIZABETH EGGERS Freshmen - LOUIS GLOMAN ) EVERETT SHIMMIN Organizations— ETHEL MILNER Philomatheans JESSIE LIESER Thespian LYTTON SWARTZ Athletics CARL PLATZ Y. W. C. A. MARIE THOMESEN Library MAUDE BURGUA Alkisiah - MARETTA COOK Jokes V G. F. D. VANDER MEI ANNE BROWN H. L. S. Choral Club LORETTA MURPHY ELVA BOUCHER Glee Club I. B. SMITH Stndent's Ass'u G. F. D. VANDER MEI Man'l Training Club LOUIS GLOMAN TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. December, 1914 No. EDITORIALS. The Messenger is glad to announce that the Board of Control has offered $10 in prizes for the February issue of The Messenger. The prizes are: $5.00 for the Best Short Story. $5.00 for the Best Poem. Rules Governing Contest: The stories must be no longer than fifteen hundred words, and the poems no more than fifty lines. All contributions must be signed by fictitious names, accompanied by an envelope, upon which is written the name of ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER the story or poem, and within which is the real name of the writer. All contributions must be in by Monday, January 18, 1915. The Messenger reserves the right to reject all contributions, and also the right to print any of the stories or poems submitted lo the judges. At Christmas-tide the open hand Scatters its bounty o'er sea and land. And none are left to grieve alone, For Love is heaven and claims its own. MARGARET E. SANGSTER, Xmas-tide. Oh! would that we could know that those poor women, children and old men, who are bereft of food, shelter, and clothing, because of the ravages of this great war, might have, on this Christmas Day, some of the bounty that besets us on every side. May God grant that we, who live in this land of plenty, open our hearts and hands and "Scatter its bounty o'er sea and land," until it reach these poor, suffering people. November 2. Normal boys showT spirit and cheer for the team. A new enthusiast joins the cheering. Some one's dog rushed wildly around, barking at the end of each cheer. November 3. Election day. All Normal students anxious about the Teachers' Pension measure. Don't worry now; wait until fifteen years' hence. November 4. Dr. Nash appoints Miss Hays to speak on the W. E. A. We are glad he made the appointment he did. November 6. Mr. Hulse talks on "Schools at Gary, Indiana," with stereopticpn views. Some model place. November 7. A regular school day. B. N. S. plays Anacor-tes. Score 7 to 13. More "Pep" is needed. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 November 9. World's Week of Prayer begins at Y. M. and Y. W. Teaching assignments posted. Many hearts go "pity-pat." Miss Jensen's talk on "High Ideals" most enjoyable. Dr. Nash is "Glad to adjourn assembly in advance of the hell." The first and only time, so far. November 11. Freshmen show Class spirit. Mrs. Jones gives two selections by Chopin. Mary Larrabee does some transposing assisted by Mrs. Jones. November 13. Dr. Nash brings greetings from the southern part of the State. Mr. Moody gives an illustrated talk on "Mushrooms and Toadstools." "If you can't tell which, are poisonous, cook them and feed them to the cat; if it doesn't die they are the kind to eat." Was it the family or the cat that ate those in Dr. Nash's yard? Mr. Patchin isn't much of an electrician, but he can do "sleuthing." Woe unto him who is guilty! But please look for the "artists" next time. Dr. Samuel Elliott, of Harvard, talks on "Ideals and Idealism." November 14. B. N. S. beats Ferndale at last 6 to 0. Three Rahs and a Tiger! November 16. First snow of the year. Red hoses and cheeks. Also beginning of the new quarter. It is almost too much to try and talk of the change in classes and weather, all in the same day. Again the little "Black Book," with a word from Elbert Hubbard. It's been quite a while since we've seen it. November 18. Miss Drake's Sixth B gave a dramatization of the story, "The King of the Golden River." Very enjoyable. / November 19. Philo girls beat Thespian girls in basketball. Thespians say, "We'll beat them yet!" ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER November 20. Thespians and Philos show spirit in Assembly. Change of seats made. Those rahs! showing satisfaction helped. The new Normal song, "Hail, Normal, Hail!" is sung for the first time. We are indeed grateful to Dr. Nash for it. Y. W. C. A. banquet in Edens Hall at 7:30 a great success. November 21. B. N. S. plays North Side to a close game. .Junior "Hard Times" party. It couldn't be beat. But where, oh where, is the Class spirit? Not entirely dead yet, we hope. November 23. Mr. Hoppe, from Cheney Normal, was true to his nickname and "Skipped" assembly; but his reading of "The Fortune Hunter" in the evening made up for it. Miss Fox, traveling Y. W. C. A. Secretary, spoke at assembly. Reception to visiting teachers given by the Faculty, after Mr. Hoppe's reading. November 24. Junior Class meeting, Junior yells distributed. Now show that there is "Pep and steam." Try-outs for Junior play. November 25. Mrs. Engberg again entertains by proxy in Miss Katharine Smith. All off for home and Thanksgiving. November 30. Bac* again for work. Special assembly. Dr. Moody, of Africa, gives a wonderful talk on the country, so little known by many. Mr. Jones of the Peace Society, asks for help for the Belgians. All who can, please help. Miss Mead talks on "Thank God for America." A most fitting subject to end the talks of the day. 5fa % "(Eljiiajm iFa%rjs" nf Uaafytttgiatt #taft (With apologies to Marcus Tullius Cicero, et al.) //* Washington State could appreciate The work we're doing here, She would legislate to facilitate The shaping of our career. If she only knew the work we do And how it all is done, She'd surely put thru a bill or two To finish the task begun. If to economize means to minimize The imprudent use of wealth, Is it unwise to subsidize A fount' of mental health? Donate a "dorm" that will conform To the needs of the fleeting years, And up at the "Norm." there'll be a storm Of hearty and lusty cheers! J. HARVEY LEACH, '16. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 6 ---------- THE MESSENGER Literary WANTON PREJUDICES. (Some one has called Chas. Lamb "that inimitable essayist." After reading "Wanton Prejudices," and "Football, Its History and Effect," we are not at all sure that we agree with the statement.) I am indeed stupid by nature. Years of association with others of my race have left me no wiser. I cannot affix to a fellow being,—be his haft ever so black—or red—any of those supposedly attendant faculties which pursue him, who has contracted in the innocence of his birth, some striking human trait, which for lack of other explanation, is attributed to thee, O telltale crest! As the jovial fat man was in all probability a proverb, even before the Great Flood, so conjectures and theories were possibly being drawn by Plato and Socrates, regarding some golden-haired maid of Athens. Thou primal thatch that still doth top the human capitol, pray what is thy import? Thou, like the first sin, hast been our mutual heritance,— "Part of my heritage Which my dead father did bequeath to me." The character of the corona histuta is as manysided as Csesar's was. There are, notable: Red hair, beautiful hair, short, long, curled and fuzzy hair; and finally—as the propitious gods have willed,—or, in so far as restorers have utterly failed,—no hair at all. Absolom (I think I may safely presume it), would in the final experience of his earthly life, gladly have seen his ample mop scattered to the four winds,—and thereupon testified to its incumbency for the good of all posterity. Time pursued his course— Modern convention has necessarily obviated the possibility of another Samson—we make exception, though, to an occasional tawrny-maned genius—a he-lion of the finer arts. There remain inconveniences which our superior civilization has not eliminated,—time preys upon our frames,—piles years upon our heads—uprooting the very seed of vegetation thereon. The impending hour,-—inevitabilis dies—arrives; the ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 birth into the second youth, or new infancy; the return to that pink innocence of babyhood (unfortunately Di immortales), a "hood" is not provided, and the burnished pate is left exposed, unsheltered, to the merciless ravages of the elements. It is true the "Father of his Country" donned a powdered periwig "That haloed around his saintly brow." Yet my reader will not deny the impracticability of such a substitute for native growth, if he will but recall to mind the hair-raising experience of one Gilpin—and its embarrassing sequence. '«» i • Ah! Scalping was accompanied by fewer difficulties and annoyances than "hair-pulling" as we know it (a self-respecting Sioux will substantiate my views). I would say further, by way of suggestion, the fine antiquity of the Celestial Sons is nowhere so well preserved as beneath their hats, where hangs that amanuensis of bygone glory, the tail-like appendage of a Son of Heaven. Not only does it savor of the irrevocable past; the queue has more practical advantages: First, it provides an admirable means of salutation; less cumbersome than the custom of hand-shaking, and operating something after the manner of a bell-cord; and last but not least, it eliminates the embarrassment of baldness quite satisfactorily. The well-oiled shoe-string may be braided indefinitely after even the last of its associates has lost its grip. "There lived a sage in days of yore, And he a handsome pig-tail wore, But worried much and sorrowed more Because it hung behind him. He mused upon this curious case, And said he'd change the pig-tail's place, And have it hanging at his face, Not dangling there behind him. Said he, "The mystery I have found; Said he, "The mystery I have found; I'll turn me round!" He turned his round; f But still it hung behind him. Then round and round and out and in, I All day the puzzled sage did spin j In vain, it mattered not a pin The pig-tail hung behind him. The coiffure femineus! Ho, ho! Puck would split his sides for glee—an "up-to-minute," "grown-at-sixteen" girl, her wof n tresses giving every evidence of its thorough mastication— Fletcherism, if you please,—and generously garnished with ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER tawdry, trumpery trimmings! This state of affairs, miribile dictu, is often strangely indicative of a cranial vacuum,—a powerful gum-chewing capacity. I stand petrified at the sight of a rat. Ha! I fain would have looked on the Gorgon head of Phorcy's daughter! As for myself, I do not associate L.'s pleasantness with the ;'olor and lustre of his hair. It is my private opinion that he would be equally interesting and certainly not fundamentally changed if his hair were three shades darker. I have my faults; you can concede that everyone has his faults; and I have my praejudicia de pigmenio. It is not altogether immaterial to me what color your hair may be. I have an inborn liking (an affinity) for flaxen hair; the yellow locks of my Viking forefathers. But, no! my own black mop belies my claim. I am a changeling! Where may I claim my ancestry? With the dusky gypsies, wandering from fjord to fjord in their open boats? Practicing the simple life, "They toiled not, neither did they spin." In this last respect I grant my striking similarity. But let me say, I have a marked dislike for red hair. Understand me, I do not mean golden, such as the Argonaut sought, nor the rich, ripe, auburn cornsilk hue,—but that glaring, screaming red,—a freak of Nature. More beautiful than all are the snowy locks of age, when the soft, silver-silk has mellowed into milky loveliness. How well I remember Grandmother R.'s solitary curl,-—-cream, a pearly tinge, and just a dream of green. I am still prone to believe that whatever the hue,—golden, yellow, black, or brown; yes, I had almost said red,—our true endowments are revealed, not in the particular shade, but rather in the dress and garniture of this hirsute adjunct. ANNA MOEN. arfl an! FOOTBALL, ITS HISTORY AND EFFECT. I was quite surprised to learn by yesterday's press that a famous archaeologist of the Smithsonian Institute had found along the banks of once the drainage system of the land that Herodotus tells us produced even to five hundred fold, beneath the soil of ten centuries, the remnant of a well-known article, by which we not only know that swine grew and were fattened amid the luxuriant vegetation of ancient Chaldea, but also (confirming my contention of these ten years) that school children have played, mothers have hated and school teachers have abhorred, since the world began, the game of the pig-skin—known to us as football! Fair Reader, wilst thou not lend a listening ear should I repeat again the scene of that first game? T'was before Abra- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 ham tended his flocks. The lion went about the paths of that ancient grove roaring (methinks I can hear him now) "Paw-stone!" they not having learned that a paw was a foot or that a ball was round as a stone, "Pawstone! Cain versus Abel!" And though, Reader, thou knowest that Abel played a clean game and that Cain did foul and crab, yet our favorite could not withstand the line plunging of his opponent (Cain had been preparing himself by night, butting heads with the strongest of Abel's greatest herd of goats) and before the first quarter was ended they carried Abel off the field dj'ing and defeated; and while to Cain belonged the spoils, across his back he carried the scars of that game to the end. I believe that no child is ever born into the world without inheriting a knowledge of the gracious science of football from that ancestorial game. Mothers know it as a struggle to determine whose boy may first reach the outstretched arms of Death, who surely awaits; our good teachers forever see the brand of Cain stamped across the backs of all who play; and our modern Cains and Abels see but the antics of the monkeys and hear but the brays of the asses as Cain is declared the victor. To say that no good ever came of football is to say that the universe has been void of goodness since order came out of chaos. I well remember the argument in its favor that Tom G. used to offer. G was one of those great-hearted, rough Irishmen that talks like an enemy and acts like a friend. Just the day before our Thanksgiving game the Principal of our school had promised a feast—one of those for which mankind is made—to our team, if Tom would carry the Chaldean antique across the goal line. The finish was just at hand, but those great platters of turkey and mountains of mashed potatoes with butter coasting down their snowy sides were gradually disappearing as if some jealous god had wrapped a mist around them. Then shouts of "Stop! Stop! Go on! Go on!" Tom and the ball were beyond the line. No Norsemen were ever jollier or ate more than we, and it is yet our wonder if he who furnished such palatable manna when the desert was before us, knows that Tom carried the ball across the wrong goal line, scoring for the other side. The people of this world are all divided into three groups, namely; bad people, worse people, and people who play football! Be prudent, Reader; choose your company carefully! BEN TIDBALL, '16. HANS WRITES BACK TO FRITZ. Oh my, oh me! Oh me, oh my! Dot vas vun letter Fritz, Und even now, alretty yet he laughs me into fits. I read him vunce, I read him swei, I read him drie again, Und ven I look by him vunce more—ach, Fritz, dem's funny men ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER Und yet, mine Fritz, you seem to fink, even again so soon Dot poor Hans mit der country in has forget how to sphoon. I tell you vot, vile I teach school, I eyes by der girls iss make, Und aftervards, ven school iss oudt, a leetle valk ve take. Ve valk around, und down ve sit, each by die odder vun— Ach, him in el, Fritz! I say no more—und yet, ve do haf fun. Veil teachin' school, he iss vun choke, oudt mit a country school; Die kids dey iss some skalleywags und by me dey dots fool. Dey sihand right up und look mit me, und say, "a city guy." 1 bet I make dem kids behafe or know der reason vy. Vy Fritz, dem kids a snowball maked, up on by mit der roof, Und dropped him down by der schoolhouse in, und hit mine head ker-poof! Ach, I vas vunce a poy mineselfs, little as some might tink; Vy, J ain't say dot kids iss bad—dey chust is full mit spink. Und vile dey liff by life's own age, mann, voman, child or poy, Let dem do like dey vanted to, and dere own life enchoy. Und now, dear Fritz, mine Hebe kind, chust ain't it kind o' mean To flirt around by all der girls ven you luff Kalerine? You should not valk, py moon of light, oudt by the pridge upon, Und circle your favorite studies 'round, you luff anoder vun. So now, dear Fritz, Mease keep dem rules, do, did, don't cr die, Keep avay from der Hen esses, for dey's bad company. Und valk der chalk, uni toe der mark, und don't go mit der lance Und write a letter mighty soon, to luffing brudder, Hans. I. T. M., '16. RAMBLES IN ENGLAND. One of the queerest, quietest, and quaintest places that it was my privilege to visit while in England was the little town of Warwick (pronounced War-rick). It was nearly evening of a quiet summer day, when our train drew up to the station. We were to stop at the "Woolpack." We all wondered what kind of a "Pack" it might prove; for while we were in Paris we stopped at the Chariot de Or, or "Golden Chariot," and we c-cncluded if that were a golden chariot, we cared for nothing of a gt;. inferior class. But the "Woolpack" proved a much pleas-anler place than its name signified. As I entered my room, chimes from some distant spire began to play "Home, Sweet Home," but strange as it may seem, it did not make me homesick, though thoughts of home crowded thick and fast through my mind. Warwick is such a quiet and homelike place and though the chimes played every fifteen minutes, we did not ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 again hear the tune which fell upon our ears on our first night there. Some of the members of our party said that they could not sleep because it was so quiet. This was such a contrast to the noise of London, where we had spent several days. The next morning I started out early for a walk. The sun had not yet risen, but everything portended a fair day. I walked along in the quiet morning stillness and looked at the low, strange buildings, and the very crooked streets. Soon I came to what is known as "The Old East Gate," which still stands in the middle of the street, as a reminder of the time when the city was walled against invasion. The west gate also stands. Traffic passes through these old gates, but the streets are wide enough to allow passage on either side. After passing this gate, I wandered along the street, observing the queer way in which the old houses were built on the sloping street, as provision had to be made for the uneven ground. There is no prevailing style of architecture, and the buildings all appeared to be very, very old. I wandered on until I came to the end of the walk, but the morning was so beautiful and the walk ahead looked so interesting that I kept on. There was a much-worn path along beside the road, and before I turned back I began to meet laborers coming into town carrying their lunch pails. The road was well graded and macadamized and there were hedges on either side with large trees shading the road at brief intervals. I had been very busy noticing the vegetation and crops along the way, when I happened to notice a guide-post which read, "Seven Miles to Stratford." Then I knew that I was on the road that we were to take a drive over that day. I wanted to walk the rest of the way, and would have done so, had I not known how anxious the rest of our party always was when one member was gone, so I soon turned back and reached the hotel in good time to take the ride over the same road. The eight miles to Stratford seemed very short for the trip was exceedingly pleasant. As we passed a field of what looked to us like beans, one of the party asked the driver what the crop was. He said, "hit's 'orse beans." Quick as a flash another man said, "And what kind of trees are these growing beside the road," "They're hoaks," was the reply. And we were glad that we were far enough from the driver to enjoy a laugh, without offending the man who bestowed his "h's" where he pleased, and pleased to bestow them in the wrong places. When Stratford was reached, of course we went to the home of William Shakespeare. After passing through the house, where were many interesting relics we passed into the garden at the back, where we found all kinds of flowers growing that were supposed to be like the ones that grew when Shakespeare lived there. Not a leaf or flower could be touched by visitors. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 12 ---------- i2 THE MESSENGER From the home of Shakespeare we went to the church which contains the hooks in which his birth and death are recorded. We also stood beside the chancel rail and looked upon the stone that marks his resting place. He lies under the stone, almost in front of the pulpit. Next we started for the very quaint home of Ann Hathaway, with its very heavily thatched roof. A little girl of perhaps four years stood very demurely beside the gate, holding a bunch of lavender from the garden. This she sold for a penny a bunch. This place interested me more than the birthplace of Shakespeare, perhaps because it had not been fixed over quite as much. In the garret the floor was so worn at the doorway that some of the boards had become loosened and dropped down. The floor showed that it had been often scrubbed, in the strictest sense of the word. One doorway was too low for me to pass through without stooping. The door was made of boards fitted together much as a barn door is fixed. There was a leather latchstring attached. The place is purported to be kept as it was in the days when William Shakespeare stole off through the fields to spend a few hours with Ann Hathaway. The "courting settle" stands beside the old fireplace. On one side there hung an old "warming pan." On the mantle were some old brass candlesticks. The very low ceiling, with its massive timbers, seemed to touch our heads, it was so low. FLORENCE A. CHAPIN. A BIT OF PHILOSOPHY. The present was once a future; It may never be a past; To-morrow may ne'er be present; Some day must be our last. The past is but a memory Of presents that have gone, The future but a vision Of another present's dawn. The present's light is dimmed By the past's oft erring way, The future may be blighted By the follies of to-day. Every little seed that's sown As we tread the path of Life May blossom into blissful joy Or give root to endless strife. Every little flower that blooms On the pathway to-our grave ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSEMGEft 13 May inspire in us fear of death Or cause us to be brave. So do the things in the present That will make a pleasing past And joy will be your measure Whene'er you breathe your last. J. HARVEY LEACH, 'Hi. THE BROOK. The little brook travels with a hop, skip and jump. Hitting the pebbles with a slight little bump. It sighs as it goes on its smooth, bright way; It babbles along as 'mong rocks slops to play. It sings as it eddies and whirls with delight; It murmurs and glitters in bright beams of light. And when it's at work to turn the big wheels It chatters and clatters to tell how it feels. And as on its way 'The whole live-long day, It murmurs and plays and bubbles and sings, And clear through the air its happy sound rings. RUTH WENZ. PEPPER. Pepper is a very small Chinese poodle. He has short, curly hair, matted so thickly that he looks like a bundle of rags. He has small, Happing ears, and his tail curls up like a doughnut. His eyes are very incpuisitive, and, when at peace with the world, his face hears the expression of surprised amusement. Pepper is a very aggressive little chap, and does not hesitate to attack dogs many times larger than himself. When he thinks a dog has insulted him, he rushes at the insulter, with a sound meant to he a ferocious growl, but which is more like the squeak of a mouse. The dogs are usually so amused and surprised at the ferocity of such a small being that they retire and leave him barking defiantly in their rear. VERNON BROADBENT, H. S. Never before nor since has Mother Earth been so beautifully arrayed as she was on that November Sunday. The sun was shining brightly; the air was clear and sharp; trees, grass and shrubs were all dressed in coats of dazzling white frost. The little brook had a thin layer on its top, while just beneath was ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER the clear, crystal-like water, purling along as merrily as though it did not care how hard it must work to keep from freezing entirely. On one side of the brook was a great weeping-willow tree. Everyone of its branches were wrapped in white. Down the road were continuous, glittering white arches, crossing back and forth, made by the little coated branches of the trees on either side of the road. The overhanging sky was a deep, dark blue, and this tended to accentuate the glittering whiteness of the scene. RUTH WENZ. A JUNIOR'S DEFINITION OF COMMON TERMS. Consolation: "We didn't win but we played a good, clean game."—DR. NASH. Satisfaction: "We didn't win, but we left a nasty taste in Ihe other feller's mouth."—MR. BOND. Disrcpect for the Dead: 111 spoken of the Faculty. Irony of Fate: To be endowed with transparent skin when "beauty is only skin deep." Cabbage: A head that never aches. Senior: One whose sole title to fame rests upon his having been once a Junior. A Minns Quantity: A man's love for his mother-in-law. Man's Only Friend: An old maid. rrNjnn JLMOR The host at an elaborate meal to announce the speaker. "We have given our attention to a turkey stuffed with sage, now let us turn our attention to a sage stuffed with turkey." So, after a most joyous vacation let us give our undivided attention to the sage in whose footsteps we attempt to follow. Genius wins sometimes, hard work always; and often genius is the result of untiring effort. However, through these days of toil do not forget that another vacation forces itself upon us within the next month. The most valuable asset to an educational institution is tradition. Are we, as a Senior Class, going to maintain the traditions of past Senior Classes, and to these add something original that will make the Class of 1915 conspicuous in the eyes of succeeding classes, and formulate in our own minds memories of which we may be justly proud? ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 In order to accomplish these ideals it is necessary for us to expend energy and some money. The Class must work together: The President and his cabinet cannot make the Class prominent without the co-operation of the members. The result will be directly proportionate to the effort. Mr. Mair is our servant in concentrating the Class dues, yet little are his efforts appreciated or the Class treasury would be more prosperous and able to meet the financial demands of our various social functions of which we are unanimously in favor. To this end a financial campaign is to be instigated in the near future. There is no chance of getting past as an underclassman because they are to co-operate with us. Why not uphold the dignity that rightfully belongs to Seniors'? Pay your Class Dues! The basketball team, under the leadership of Mr. Swartz, will soon be in the arena ready to meet any and all the Class team to exalt the Green and Gold. There nas been during this month a stand still in regard to social affairs, but we respect the motto, "Business before pleasure." However in the near future we expect to execute plans which have been proposed for a "Kid" party. You will hear about this later. We notice that the mid-years are getting very enthusiastic. They have ordered their pins, selected their invitations and planned some social functions. They seem quite well pleased with their new location in Assembly and feel it quite and honor to occupy these prominent seats. November 22, 1914. DEAH NORMALITES: Did you attend our Hard Times Party, last evening? You know we are noted for our leadership in all affairs, social and otherwise, and as usual we proved ourselves well worthy of our fame when we entertained last evening at one of the joiliest affairs of the season. When all were gathered in the auditorium, Judge Miller called order for a busy session of the court. In case you were late and missed these proceedings, I shall endeavor to describe them. The first case which came up was for a decree of divorce,— Jones vs. Mrs. Samantha Jones, cruelty and incompatibility being alleged. Of course you remember Miss Sauerkraut. Well, she was the chief witness for the defense. The plaintiff was given his decree and the court adjourned. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER The next number was a four-ring circus, in which death-daring scenes were enacted. Did you see the "Dixie Dancers?" And didn't you thrill all over when the "Tight-rope Trio" was performing? And "Salvation Nell!" How she did charm everyone. And, oh! that "Eugenics" baby! Wasn't he the cutest and dearest little thing you ever saw, with his chubby little feet and dimpled arms waving helplessly in the air; so dependent upon that cruel, hard-hearted mother, who so unmercifully beat him with a two-by-four? And last of all, the curious antics of those under the power of the wonderful hypnotist, "Prof, de Skippivara." And later such an inhuman thing happened: How everyone rushed down the hall to the Domestic Science room and, seizing a helpless little "puppy" (hot-dog), hurriedly devoured him. We spent the remainder of the evening playing games in ;.he gymnasium, and gave three rousing cheers before we dispersed. I guess there were about one hundred members of our Class present. Do write soon. As ever, A. JUNIOK. The "Get Acquainted" party of the Freshman Class was a huge success, it was held Saturday evening, November 7, 1914, and was attended by nearly all of the Class. A program was given by different Class members. After the program refreshments were served in the Dough Labratory. Speeches were then called for by the President, Mr. Platz, and different members responded. Miss Knowles, one of our Faculty advisers, gave us several very good "Willie Rhymes." At this meeting plans were made for a demonstration to be held in assembly. The entire school was surprised when the Freshmen Class walked in on them and gave their demonstration. Headed by our President,'Carl Platz, we marched in single file, singing our Class Song. Led by Louis Gloman, several new yells were given with a vim that made the rest of the school take notice. The Freshman Class may be small in numbers, but is large in enthusiasm; ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 PHILOMATHEANS. On November fifth, in the Society Hall, the Philos enjoyed a very instructive and interesting "Dickens' Program," under the leadership of Miss Welch. In response to roll call, quotations from Dickens' were given. Vocal solos were pleasingly sung by Miss McAbee and Miss Watts. Parliamentary drill followed, in which all members participated. A debate, "Resolved, That Dickens' Literature is Preferable to Modern Literature for Juvenile Readers," was given bjr Mr. Mair, affirmative, and Mr. Heath, negative It was instructive and the arguments were ably expounded. Ttu decision was for the affirmative. The last on the program was a scene from "Fanny Scjueer's Teaparty." The dramatic persome were Miss Welch, Miss Burn-sides, Mr. Hougan and Mr. Rodolph. Miss Welch, in the title role, displayed unusual ability and clever interpretation of the "love-struck and desperate old maid." On November twenty-first the Philos assembled for theii fifth annual birthday party, given by Mr. and Mrs. Philippi and Miss Jensen. The Society Hall was beautifully decorated in white chrysanthemums, snowberries and evergreens. The Philo colors, White and Green, were also carried out in the tally-cards and in the refreshments. The Philo artist, Mr. Sanden, made silhouettes of all those present, and these were hung on the walls. After several contest games between the Greens and the Whites we enjoyed playing our own original game, "Philos." Dainty refreshments were served, and Mr. Jones, our President, cut a most beautiful white cake on which were five green candles. In this cake were found many symbols of fortune, such as rings, thimbles and money. Miss Richard, the toast-mistress, very cleverly introduced those who gave toasts under three heads: ancient, medieval, and modern. Mr. Whipple, a charter member, represented the ancients. The toasts were: "Philos Whom I Have Known," by Lew Greene. This deserves special mention, because of the unique and original way it was presented. Aside from Mr. Greene's other accomplishments, he is also a poet. Anne Brown was witty, in her "Philo Remeniscences." Miss Houghten delighted all by giving "The Present Prospects of the ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER Philos," and Mr. Gannon was optimistic in "The Future Outlook for the Philos." Mrs. Philippi graciously said a few words, Mr. Philippi assured the Philos how well he liked to he with them, and Miss Jensen said, "Well, if Mr. Philippi is the father, and Mrs. Philippi the mother, I suppose I'm the old maid aunt, and it's said she always spoils the children, so if you're spoiled, just blame me." Among those present of the old members were Mr. and Mrs. Whipple, Misses Gray, Scott and Richard, and Mr. Gannon. Everyone said it was the best time of the year. The Philos have also won laurels in the Athletic field. On Thursday afternoon, .'November twentieth, the balcony of the gymnasium was crowded to overflowing with an expectant crowd to witness the Thespian-Philo girls' basketball game. The game began, the struggle was tense and brief, ending in victory for the Philos. ' Both teams played hard and showed good spirit. The Philo girls are now looking forward to a game with the Alkisiahs. , The boys' basketball teams of both societies also had an exciting and more closely contested game. The Thespians showed good team work, but our boys showed their superiority in making baskets, and thereby once more won victory for the Philos, by a score of 18—-3. m m The Thespians have been very active the past month. A number of new Thespians have been taken into the Club, which now numbers nearly thirty members. On November first a business meeting was held in the Club rooms. Several important issues were taken up and discussed. The last meeting of the month was held on November fifteenth. There was a short business meeting, followed by an excellent program. Miss Armstrong gave several pleasing vocal selections, followed by two readings by Miss Conner. Miss Rouse closed the program with a vocal selection, accompanied by Miss Hazel tine. After the meeting, an impromptu mixer was held. President Arthur Smith very pleasantly surprised the Club by mysteriously producing a big bag of candy, from which everyone "filled up." The evening was closed by singing the Thespian song. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 10 The sad part of the story is now at hand. Both the boys' and girls' teams were conquered by our ancient rivals, the "Philos." On November eighth, the male warriors of the two clubs met and fought a bloody battle in the gym. It was anybody's until the final whistle blew, but when the smoke had cleared away it was found that the score stood 16 to 10 in the Philos' favor. All our hopes were placed with the girls, for we thought surely that at last our wrongs would be avenged; but, alas! we had not taken into consideration that the Philo girls could play basketball too, and again our colors were lowered. It is best that the score be kept a secret. But just the same we are mighty proud of our teams, and Philos, we'll get you yet. Just to show that we were as full of life as ever, wre demonstrated our abilities in the assembly on November sixteenth. Our famous song was sung and exhibitions in plain and fancy yelling were given. Well, Philos, you'll have to admit that we beat you to it this time anyway. Three cheers for the Thespians! Ask Miss Nickerson if she has been initiated into the H. L. S. We will undoubtedly laugh until you are laughing because she laughs, then you may know that she has had her chance to ride that popular goat. Nor was she alone. If the same question was asked of some of the rest they would likely turn pale, but laugh. It really was not bad,—just funny? After the new members had had their chance to entertain us iii variotfs ways, everyone indulged in large, crisp pop-Corn balls,—the kind that taste's like more. Thursday evening, November nineteenth, found every member at the home of Mrs. Ludwig, where she and Miss Hays entertained us beautifully. Among other interesting things that occurred was calling everyone by their first name. If you didn't know her name you had to guess. Sometimes the name was, acted. Of course you couldn't help but guess it then. In the' course of the evening a xery delightful program was rendered fey the Misses Bergstrdm, Sands, Sear, Hawkins, and Nickerson; who told us about her little Italians. She is very ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER fond of little Rosie and Jackie, and well she might be. None of our first names suited Miss Norton, so she undertook the task of re-naming us. She is good at inventing names, as well as applying them. After some very delicious refreshments served by our hostesses, assisted by little Richard, all the lights went out, and everyone sat before the spacious fireplace and sang the old, old songs that we all love so well. Vacations and Class meetings have cheated us out of several of our regular meetings. Our new members were initiated November fifth. After being tried in the fire and found not wanting, they were led blindfolded down to the Domestic Science room. When their eyes were uncovered they beheld tables arranged to form a large "A," and artistically decorated in the Club colors. A picture was taken of both old and new members, and then everyone proved their willingness to work for the Club by washing dishes and putting things in order. ( . • We were all proud of those who took part in the following program, given November twelfth. Remodeling of Primary Law Margaret Adams Vocal Solo :_ Edna Blake The Status of Woman Suffrage in the World To-day Gertrude Foley Reading Maude Manly Piano Solo Arleen Cusick Rise, happy morn, rise, holy morn, Draw forth the cheerful day from night; O Father, touch the east, and light The light that shone when Hope was born. —Tennyson. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 2i On Thursday, November nineteenth, Miss Aliene Pierce gave a very interesting talk, based on the book, ''The Child In the Midst." Miss Pierce made a strong appeal to our sympathies for the little children of India, who have no childhood, and gave a brief report of missionary work done in India. On November fifth, the Misses Nordee;: and Chapin led the recognition meeting. Our association is not a local club, here at school, but is a part of an association which extends over the whole world, and has work in forty-two different countries. At this meeting we realized our privilege more fulty than ever before of belonging to such a world organization. As the Vice-President called the names, each arose to her feet so that all could knowr who were Association members. The Social Service Committee supplied four families with a generous Thanksgiving dinner, which was gladly received. The committees found conditions bettered in the city as a result of the dry policy. On the evening of November twentieth was held the annual Young Women's Christian Association banquet. Members of the Faculty, and about one hundred and twenty girls were delightfully entertained in the diningroom of Edens Hall. The early part of the evening was spent in the reception room, where we were heartily welcomed by the members of the Cabinet. Then we formed in line and proceeded to the banquet hall, where we were seated at artistically decorated tables, the work of which had been supervised by Miss Brown. rlhen we were served by twelve Y. W. C. A. girls to a real banquet. Many thanks is due to Mrs. Powell for assistance and the use of the diningroom and also to Miss Rohrbaugh for hei ability in managing the dinner so well. When we had finished this part of the program, we leaned back in our chairs and waited for what was yet to come,—tliA toasts. Miss Nordeen, our President, introduced us to our toast-mistress, Miss Edna Laurence, and oh! what a delightfully clever toastmistress she was. We referred to our program booklet, on the cover of which was painted a large ocean steamer. For these we are indebted to the patient work of Lee Sher- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER wood. We were taken on a long sea voyage, and during the I rip we were told many interesting things by the speakers of the evening. The following were the toasts given: Bon Voyage Annette Vaughan Chart and Compass...... Blanche Dellinger The Captain Mattie Wood The Wireless La Verne Knowles The Headlight Mr. Turner In the Steamer Chair Miss Willoughby Lifeboats Mabel Jordan The Engine Edyth Wilson • Log-book Mary Campbell ( Stokers Dr. Nash We went home proud to be Y. W. C. A. girls. THE STOKERS. The stokers may never be seen on the deck, They may never appear in the light, But so long as the smoke rolls aloft from the ship We know they are working with might. May the vessel we love and delight to call ours Steer safely through each night and each day, Because behind engine, and captain, and crew, Are our stokers,—Y. W. C. A. —W. Miss Elizabeth Fox, Student Secretary of the Northwest, visited the Young Women's Christian Association November twenty-second and twenty-third. Short conferences were held with the Cabinet, and with the Advisory Board; but by far the most important and the most interesting part of her stay was the Association meeting, held Tuesday at 4:10, at which Miss Fox presided. She told in a very vivid and interesting manner of the work of Miss Matthews, who is a General Secretary in Japan, sent out by the National Board, and supported by the four states of the Northwest, and California. In the future California will assume the responsibility of supporting four Secretaries, and it is the earnest desire of the Board that the four states comprising the Northwest Territory, support one Secretary in Japan. The response to the plea in the form of pledges made by those present, gives every indication that our Association will not fail to avail themselves of the opportunity to do their part to make possible the realization of this worthy aim. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 There have been no meetings of the Manual Training Club since the last issue of The Messenger, because the Faculty ruled that all Clubs should meet on Thursday or Friday nights. We have planned to hold our meetings on the Thursday night not used by the Literary Societies. Our next meeting will be held in December. Different members of the Club are busy with problems in the shop. There are in the course of construction now four tables, two tabourettes, and various other small articles of oak. Mr. Griffin is making some very practical Christmas gifts of yucca and mahogany. In the printing shop the boys have been kept busy with students' receipts, school songs, school bulletins, etc. We have now two pieces of work on hand,—one for 10,000 copies, another for 6,000 copies. Miss Vera Hancock has.the honor of being the only young lady enrolled in printing, and any of the students are only too glad to play the role of "Printer's Devil" for her sake. GLEE CLUB NOTES. The Glee Club is indebted to its President, Mr. Louis GIo-man, for a most enjoyable evening. We were invited to meet at the home of Mr. Gloman for the practice of November 12 th. The first part of the evening was spent in a most profitable manner. Later we were ushered into the diningroom and were served with most delicious refreshments. I am.sure the thoughts of those refreshments still make the fellows' mouth water. There were nine male members present, also our most efficient pianist, Miss Frances Green and our director, Mrs. Thatcher. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER November nineteenth the meeting was held in the auditorium and the attendance was good. We were very sorry to come to the conclusion that, owing to the Thanksgiving vacation the next meeting would necessarily have to be abandoned. Now, fellows, just a word about membership. The attendance of about ten of our members has been excellent. But ten members aren't enough for a Club of this kind, that means to do good work. So let every member of the Club first see that he himself be there, and then if possible persuade another young man to accompany him,—either a member who is not a regular attendant, or a prospective member. We need not be Carusos, but only willing to attend regularly and be on time. The members of the Choral Club keep up their attendance in a way which does them great credit. We did not meet Wednesday, November 26, as many of the members wished to go home for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Thatcher shows marked skill in her selection of material. We are now working on two beautiful Rose songs; one, "The Time of Roses," and the other, "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose." At the quarterly meeting of the Student Body it was voted that all persons injured in Normal athletics should in the future receive financial aid from the Students' Association. Our Student Body is to be commended for its willingness to lend aid to those who spent their time and energy for the name of our school. The Board has chosen Mr. Carver for manager of the basketball and the baseball games. Ten dollars has been allotted by the Board for prize money for stories in THE MESSENGER. The following is the financial statement of the Students' Association to date: ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Messenger Fund. Bal. on hand $172.3(5 Bills paid .$119.75 Sub. and Adv 119.00 Bal. on hand 171.(51 Store Fund. Bal. in bank $21(5.37 Bills paid .$824.85 Deposited 728.29 Bal. on hand 119.81 General Fund. Bal. on hand $597.30 Bills paid $200.73 Rec'd from athletics 107.25 Bal. on hand 503.82 Vacation is over and everybody is ready for work. The Junior Class gave a hard time party in the gym. The writer has not been able to find any junior who was willing to tell about the good time. Therefore this poor scribe will give the Junior Scribe the time and the space in which to do so. Secondly the Y. W. C. A. gave a banquet to its members at Edens Hall. This event is one of great joy to all the girls; it is there that some of the greatest views on life are broadened. It is there that we have an opportunity to listen to the well chosen remarks of the toastmistress and of those who respond. We there learn that Society does not consist of beautiful evening clothes, and receiving lines, etc., but also consists of the common, everyday school life in which we rub elbows with all the other people. T H E MESSENGER Staff firmly believes that now since the quarterly exams are over the various organizations will again turn their efforts and energies toward society. . m m To those students who file their MESSENGER from month to month, we know of no department of this paper which will give them the pleasure and benefit in future reference work as this, to which Miss Wilson has so generously contributed. Twenty-five Books Written on Twenty-five Subjects, Published in the Last Twenty-five Years. Addams—Twenty years at Hull House; Study of social settlements. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Antin—Promised Land. Autobiography of a Russian Girl who emigrated to America. Bryce—South America; observations and impressions. Bergson—Creative Evolution. Study of the evolutionary movement. Caff'in—How to Study Pictures. Carney—Country Life and the Country School. Duncan—Dr. Grenfell's Parish; deep sea fisherman of Labrador. •Fabre—Life of the Spider. Written like a romance by this famous naturalist of Province, destined to become a classic and called the "Insect's Ho.mer." Goldmark—Fatigue and Efficiency; study in industry. Goodnow—Municipal government. Includes U. S. and Europe. Hatzfield—Masterpieces of Music. Ten composers. Hearn—Japan; an Interpretation. Higginson—Alaska, the Great Country. Description and history told in a very bright and interesting style. Jones—Thomas Edison; 60 years of the great inventor's life. Morgan—Crises of the Christ. Palmer—Life of Alice Freeman Palmer. She was a girl who became President of Wellesly College. Perkins—Vocations for the Trained Woman. Discusses other work than teaching. Slocum—Sailing Alone Around the World. Not a dull page. Stevenson—Letters. "The very heart" of Robert Louis Stevenson. Thayer—Life and Times of Cavour. Italy's great statesman; Tolstoi—War and Peace. Panorama of Russian affairs, public and private during the war with Napoleon. Tooley—Life of Florence Nightingale. The great nurse of the battlefields. Wagner—Rhinegold and Valkyrie. Illus. by Arthur Rackham. Washington—Up from Slavery. Autobiography of the leading colored educator. Wiley—Foods and Their Adulterants. Wiley and Rines—United States; Beginning, Progress and Modern Development. Modern Essays. John Morley says, "the office of the essay is to open questions, to indicate points, to suggest eases, to sketch outlines." The following writers are representing, in a measure, the thoughts of the day; and the books listed are favorites of all readers of literature. Ainger—Lectures and Essays. Bennett—Literary Taste. Birrel—In the Name of the Bodleian. Burroughs—Leaf and Tendril. Chesterton—What's Wrong With the World. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 Crothers—Among Friends. Eliot^-Durable Satisfaction of Life. Everett—Poetry, Comedy, Duty. Howells—Imaginary Interviews. Jordan—Knowing Real Men. Maeterlinck—Treasure of the Humble. Matthews—Inquiries and Opinions. More—Shelburne Essays. Munsterberg—The Americans. Perry—Amateur Spirit. Repplier—Point of View. Sill—Prose. Stevenson—Virginibus Perisque. Van Dyke—Fisherman's Luck. Woodberry—Heart of Man. Some "First" Things About Libraries in U. S. The first College library was established in 1638. The first subscription library was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. The first State library was founded in New Jersey in 1796. The first National library, the Library of Congress, was begun in 1800. The first Public Library was established in Peterboro, New Hampshire, in 1833. Before 1850, there were 423 public libraries in the United States having 1000 volumes or more; To-day there are nearly 6,000. The first Library Law was the School District Library Law, passed in New York in 1835, which was the beginning of taxation for the support of libraries. The first Library School for the training of librarians was organized in 1£87 and is now located at Albany, N. Y. To-day there are nvelve schools giving complete courses. American Library Association held its first meeting in 1876. To-day it has 6,000 members. The largest library in the world is the Bibliothequc Nationals in Paris, which contains 3,500,000 valumes. The British Museum, at London, ranks second in size with its 2,000,000 volumes, while the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C, is third, and contains 1,800,000 volumes. The Library is beginning to purchase excellent library editions of the complete works of the best authors and the following partial list is given to show what the Library is including in its literature: Austin, Jane. Novels and Letters, in 12 vol. Edited by R. B. Johnson, enhanced with C. E. Brock's dainty colored illustrations. Published by Hinnebaugh and Brown. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER Defoe, Daniel. Illustrated Works, 16 vols. Published by the Jenson Society. Dickens, Charles. Complete writings in 32 v.; eel. with notes by E. P. Whipple and illustrated with the steel portraits and original uesigns of the famous Brown and Cruikshank. Published by Houghton and Mifflin, Boston. Eliot, George. Complete Writings, with exquisite photographs of the scenes described in her books; ed. with notes and published in 25 v. by Houghton-Mifflin, Boston. Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Complete Writings, Prose and Poetry, published in 11 v., by Houghton-Mifflin, Boston, with portraits and illustrations. Similar to this set are the complete works, poetry and prose, of Holmes, Lowell, Longfellow, and Whittier. Fitzgerald, Edward. Poetical and Prose Writings; variorum and definitive edition; edited by George Bentham. 7v. Doubleday, Page, N. Y. Goethe, J. W. von. Complete Works, translated by Thos. Carlyle, H. W. Longfellow, and others. 10 v. in- the Gottinger edition. Hawthorne, Nathaniel. Complete works in 13 v., illustrated with etchings by Blum, Church, Dielman. Riverside edition published by Houghton-Mifflin, Boston. Kingsley, Charles. Complete Works in 7 v., published by the Nottingham Society, Philadelphia. Moore, Thomas. Memoirs, Journal and Correspondence, edited by John Russell, published by Little, Brown, N. Y., in 1853. Shakespeare, William. New7 variorum edition, edited by H. H. Furness. 15 v., published by Lippincott, Philadelphia. Smollett, Tobias. Illustrated W.orks in 12 v. Published by the Jenson Society, W. Y. Thackeray, W. M. Complete Works in 22 v., with full notes, illustrated by the author, published by Houghton, Mifflin, Boston. Turgenieff, Ivan. Complete Works in 7 v. Translated from the Russian by Isabel Hapgood; published by the Jefferson Press. Twain, Mark. Complete Works. 25 v. published by Harper, N. Y. Wilson, John. Complete W01'] lt;s m 12 v. Published by Blackwood, London. •m m We are very rapidly approaching the age of extremely complicated spelling, as is testified by the excuse that a Senior girl left with Miss Hays recently. It read something this: Cause of absence—"Mother kneaded me all day." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 The Southwest Standard, Springfield (Mo.) State Normal School—You have a good book and we are glad to count it as one of our exchanges. "The Tennis Match" is a dandy story; one we enjoyed reading. Kuay, Queen Anne High, Seattle—Your paper is very good and is well organized. "The Latest War News" is appropriate, as well as being absolutely correct. Daleville Leader, Virginia—We enjoyed reading your book. It is well organized, although a few cuts would not hurt it. Kodak, Everett High—The poem, "Dei* Kaiser und der Crown Prince" is a splendid one; find some more like it. We notice your jokes are scattered throughout the book. What is the idea? Whims, Broadway High—Tour book is a most excellent one in which we find nothing to criticize, and much to admire. Lewis and Clark Journal, Spokane—You have a splendid edition for November. Your stories are especially interesting. We notice though that your jokes were mixed in with the ads. Why? Kinnikinick, Cheney—Your book is interesting, especially your joke department. In your conduct and conversation never swerve from your honest convictions. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 30 ---------- THE MESSENGER THE FOOTBALL FAN. Some poets there are who write of love. And some of sunsets grand; Still others sing of things above, But here's to the football fan! This football fan's a man of fame, The big sport of the day. He's right at hand at every game And watches every play. He always comes an hour or two Before the game's begun, And posts himself right out in front And stays there till it's done. Bui when the teams come trotting out And line up in full view, He then begins his endless shouts And antics not a few: "Hooray! Hooray! three cheers for the boys! Is that the best you can do? You wheezing jays; I can make more noise Than the bloomin' bunch of you." "Oh! down that fellow there, you boob, Don't let him get away! Hey! make that touchdown there you rube! Gee! that's the way to play." "Yah! kick that goal, yon wizened elf; Ye stars! Did you see that? If I can't kick that goal myself I'll swan I'll eat my hat!" CS ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 "Yes, go it there, you great big fool! Ah! that's the way to run; Show the colors of your school. Well done; old man; well done!" He swings his arms with might and main, And jumps up in the air. And when his team a few yards gain He simply tears his hair. He never sees a knowing wink, Nor yet the smiles aloud. He cares not what the rest may think, Nor heeds the jeering crowd. But the boys may wink and the girls may smile And still the crowds may jeer. But those two arms will wave the while And the football fan will cheer. But the boys who play the game out there Shattered, battered and lame, Will take new courage from the shouts they hear And play a better game. —G. G., '16. Normal met defeat at the hands of the Anacortes High School team November seventh. This game was played on the Normal field which, as usual, resembled a small lake. The Normal team was in a crippled condition, due to its large list of hospital eligibles. The game was stubbornly fought on both sides. Anacortes pushed the ball across the Blue and White's goal line during the first quarter, but missed a goal. Again in the second quarter their Captain picked up a fumbled punt, and galloped over an open field for another touchdown. This time the goal was kicked. In the third quarter Normal made a touchdown. Larson kicked goal, but they were unable to cross their opponents' goal line again, and the game ended, Anacortes 13, Normal 7. Normal's line-up was as follows: Tidball, c ; Kelly, rg.; Bolman, rt.; Evans, re.; Shold, lg.; Neiswender, It.; Beck, le.; Aitken, qb.; Larson, lh.; Haracich, rh.; Wold, f. Gline, referee. November fourteenth, Normal defeated Ferndale High School in a stubbornly played game at Ferndale. The Ferndale team was much stronger than it had been at any time before, and the victory showed marked improvement in the playing of the Blue and White team. Normal's touchdown was made ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER in the second quarter. Ferndale was unable to cross the goal line defended by the Normal eleven, and the game ended Normal, 6; Ferndale, 0. November twenty-first was the big game of the season and Normal was defeated by the Crimson and White team of the Bellingham High School. The game was played on Battersby Field, which was a sea of mud. After a few minutes of play all the players looked alike, as no features were distinguishable. The Blue and White's representatives were unable to get across the line when within striking distance. The High School finally scored with but four and a half minutes left to play. Normal received the kick-off and started a series of line plunges, which carried them writhin four yards of the High School's goal, when time was called. This steady march down the field was the feature of the game, and had the team played so consistently before, when the odds were not so great against them, the game would have been won with a good margin. A large crowd saw the game. The Normal was well represented, and many from the city cheered heartily for the Normal team. The line-up was: Tidball, c ; Kelly, rg.; Platz, rt.; Evans, re.; Shold, lg.; Neis-wender, It.; Breakey, le.; Aitken, qb.; Larson, lh.; Haracich, rh.; Wold, f. Dr. Turner, referee.. Score, High School 6, Normal 0. The last game of the season was played at Anacortes Thanksgiving Day, which resulted again in defeat for Normal. Evans had his right knee badly strained during the first minute of play, but steadily stuck to his post and played throughout the game. The score was: Anacortes 20, Normal 7. The basketball season started wdth a game between the Thespians and Philomathean Literary Societies, which ended in a victory for the latter; score 17 to 11. A school team will be picked soon by Coach Carver, and practice will be started. Class teams have been organized and have done some practicing. Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 EDENS HALL. (Official Song of Edens Hall. Tune: "Girls, Girls, Girls.") Oh, Ihe dorm, dorm, dorm! Forever and ever the dorm! With mad girls, and glad girls, And sad girls, and bad girls, And girls who will never reform! Oh, the dorm, dorm, dorm! Forever and ever the dorm! The place of all places To show off your graces, The dorm, dorm, dorm! If Henrietta ate a meal down town, what would a'Rowse Baxter (this is facetious). When does a nickel look bigger than a dollar, Jess? Edens Hall was almost deserted during the Thanksgiving holidays. Girls with rosy cheeks and glowing eyes rushed down the hill at all hours on Wednesday, and filed back again slowly and sadly late Sunday night or early Monday morning, cheeks pale, eyes heavy,—but with the memory of a glorious four days spent at home or with old friends. Nor was the time dull for those who remained at the Hall. School books were put aside, lesson plans forgotten and the fun began. Two meals a day, with an "all-join-in" spread in the kitchen at evening time, was the program, and such dinners !! Miss McLaine made us forget at meal times that we were not at home enjoying mother's pies. Several of the Faculty ate turkey with us on Thanksgiving day, and afterward in the parlor, all joined in playing old-fashioned games and sing- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER ing old-time songs, until it was hard to tell the students from the Faculty members. Friday evening Mrs. Powell invited the girls down to the kitchen to make candy and popcorn. It proved to be one of the jolliest times of vacation. There were too many girls for the amount of space in the kitchen, so some went to the parlor and played games. When the delicious candy and popcorn were brought up, all lights were turned out and the room was lighted only by the bright glow from the fireplace. A popcorn contest was held, which was very interesting, although we haven't yet found the winner. Later in the evening one of the girls brought down her guitar, and we sang many of the old songs to her accompaniment. FORMER B. S. N. S. STUDENTS HEAR DR. SHELDON SPEAK. The teachers of Thurston County, a great number of whom are B. S. N. S. alumni, had a rare treat at their institute this year, when Dr. Charles Sheldon, of world renown as a speaker and writer, gave a short talk on "The Marks of An Educated Man." Dr. Sheldon is the author of "In His Steps," which is read and loved throughout the country, and translated into many foreign languages as well, but all the Bellingham Normal students felt an almost personal interest in the great author, because he has been a life-long friend of Dr. Nash's. In his own simple but impressive way, Dr. Sheldon gave the seven qualities which he considered essential to the educated person. The first mark of a truly educated man or woman is humility. Did not the Master, the greatest man of all ages, teach us this when he performed the humblest services for his disci- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 pies and others? And, after all, what little we can know is so small in relation to our great Universe that we have nothing to be proud of. A person who is educated in the true sense will lead a clean life. Every day in some small way our moral fiber is tested. It may be thru an overlooked streetcar fare, or it may be in an unfair play in an athletic game, or it may be something far greater, but the test comes and how lacking is our education if we are not ready to do the right thing, no matter what the cost. No person can reach a very high plane of education without high ideals. They are the beacon lights which guide us to our goal of perfection,—not to be reached of course, but to light the way. Without the ideal ahead a life is purposeless. It matters little in what situation an educated person is placed if he possesses a spirit of independence, "Don't be afraid to do things that other people are afraid to do." Anything is possible to one who believes firmly that every circumstance in his life can be made to yield good for him a small addition to his sum total of character. A sense of the human brotherhood of man is necessary to one who is broadly educated. No matter what the race, color, or custom we are all brothers, for "above the Race is Human-ity." If a person's education is to mean anything to himself and others it must be used for the good of the world. "Then attach yourself to some great life work, some great need, and in so doing know the joy of true living." And added to these six elements is the last: a consciousness of God in the world; a realization that thru Him only are the greatest and best things to be accomplished. His spirit pervades the whole universe and only thru a deep consciousness of this are we able to appreciate his many works. Then we consider the educated person one who possesses humility, who leads a clean life, who is led on by high ideals and independence; one who has a sense of human-brotherhood; who shares in a great cause, with a deep consciousness of God: in short, a strong, developed personality, striving to make a better world." GRACE BARNES, '13. For lo, the days are hastening on By prophet bards foretold, When with the ever circling years Comes round the age of gold. When Peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendor fling, And the whole world give back the song . Which now the angels sing. —E. H. Sears. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER Dr. Deerwester-—"What senses tell us whether we are going upstairs or downstairs?" D. Hennes—"Temperature senses, because it gets warmer as you go down." Mr. Epley—"What do they do to scorch or kill the sinking plant?" Student—"Spray with alcohol." Mr. Epley—"Yes-er-but you might have a hard time getting it here, in a dry state." Mr. Leech (teaching Seventh Grade)—"Eunice, you are doing fine work." Eunice—"Don't call me Eunice; call me Miss Morris, please." Miss Worden—"What is the time of this play?" Mr. Platz—"A Midsummer's Night." Miss Worden—"Yes, but what year—1914?" Mr. Platz—"No, I think it was even before that." "He's a self-made man." "I know. He surely made a mistake in not consulting an expert." (Kinnikinick.) Miss Edens—"Mr. Aitken, please give me an example of the nominative of exclamation.'' Mr. Aiken—"Woman; her name is vanity." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 Class pronouncing "auto-mo-bile." Mrs. Smith—"It is easier for me to say 'aulo-mo-bile.' " Mr. Manly—"Call it a 'Ford,' and let it go." Sambo was bemoaning the fact thai he had left his chicken-house door open the night before: "Were they stolen," he was asked. "No, sah," was the reply, "dey went home."—Whims. Address by Dr. Nash: "Gentlemen, in speaking to other men you should always use the prefix, 'Mister.' Carver has doubtless heard all of us called " A Perfectly Good Geometry Problem: To prove—That a poor lesson is better than a good one: Proof—(1) Nothing is better than a good lesson. (2) A poor lesson is better than nothing. (3) Therefore, a poor lesson is better than a good one. "Queek, bringa da shovel; bringa da peek; Giovani's stuck in da mud." "How far in?" "Up to hees knees." "Oh, let him walk out." "No, no; he canna walk out. Hee's wronga end up."— Whims. He—"Would you like to have a pet monkey?" She—"This is so sudden, John."—Exchange. Knocker—"Your jokes may be all right, but they are so few." Joke Editor—"Then get busy and send in some too." The other day at the close of school a Junior, going down the front steps, unfortunately slipped and fell. A Senior happened along, placed his fragile arms akimbo, assumed a very dignified pose and said: "Fools stand in some slippery places, do they not?" "They certainly do," replied the Junior, "but I can't." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER Dr. Deerwester (in Psychology I.)—"What is, sensation?" Hennis No. 1—"Sensation is a conscious process appreciated by the senses. The senses are: Sneezing, Sobbing, Crying, Yawning, and Coughing. Some people have a sixth sense when asleep. This is snoring." Father—"What do you study at school, my son?" Normal Student—English, Latin, German, and Algebra." Father—"You don't say! Well, what might be algebra for 'potato?'" Deb.—"Say, Ab; I flunked in Dutch to-day." Afo.—"Why, how's that?" Deb.—"Miss Nietz, asked me to decline bier and you know I never could do that." Oh, You Football Signals. Mr. Bond (in Arithmetic)—"Now, Class, add these numbers rapidly: 26, 10, 3, 9, 11, 15 " Aitken (dreamily, from the rear)—"Now then, fellows; right around the end." Teacher—"Will, what is a sonnet?' Will—"Er-er-an epitaph!" Bright Freshie—"Say, teacher, can the Chinese people understand each other?" ±eacher—"Dorothea, name a Greek god." Bright Freshie—"A—Billiken was one." Mrs. Termaat (conducting an experiment in Geo. Meth. Class)—"Will one of you boys who smoke please lend me a match to light the lamp with?" Not a single boy had any matches, for, of course, none of them smoked. Then, very blushingly, one of the sweet girls on the front seat produced a whole handful of matches. Women are surely men's equals in everything nowadays. Teacher-VDo you know of any instances where they have attempted to irrigate the desert?" Miss Huckins—"Well, they were thinking about irrigating the Sahara, but they thought that the resulting vegetation might tip the earth on that side and destroy vegetation." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER 39 A PSYCHOLOGY PSALM. Miss Baxter is my teacher, 1 shall not pass, She maketh me to answer in deep embarrassment, She leadeth me into traps of mine own setting, She calleth my bluff; She leadelh me. into dusty paths among orchards of dates for mine own nourishment. Yea, tho' I walk with James and Pillsbury I cannot recite for they will not help me. Their dignity and their laws, they crush me; She preparelh me for a plucking in the presence of my classmates; She raineth on my head her questions. She showeth me up. Verily, Psychology does haunt me every hour of my life, until I shall dwell in the Normal no more forever. Miss Paulson (in Botany)—"Do you all see that grass there? Well, that is not grass at all." Heard in Geography Class: Sara Bras—"What would happen if a person lived in the date line?" Mr. Epley—"Well, I could live there more easily than you could, Miss Bras, as the date line has no width. Miss Edens (in Eng. VIIIA)—"Why do they speak of a cat as 'she' referring to feminine sex?" Mr. Gwin—"Because they scratch." Miss Edens—"Well, how about the masculine use of 'he' for dog? Why do they imply the dog to masculine gender?" Some Brave Girl—"Because they hark?" Miss Edens (in Eng. XII)—"What kind of love poems do you think Matthew Arnold would write, Mr. Swartz?" Mr. S.—"I don't know." Miss Eden—"Yes, you would, naturally." Mr. Epley—"Is a caterpillar a worm?" Student—"No." Mr. Epley—"How far off?" Student—/'Isn't any connection." Mr. Epley—"You are right. There isn't any more relation betwen a caterpillar and a worm than between Mr. MacLaughlin and me." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 40 ---------- 40 THE MESSENGER First Student—"What did Mrs. Termatt say about that lesson plan you handed her?" gt;- Second Student—"If you have an hour to spare, I'll give you a synopsis." Heard in the street-car on the way to school as three young ladies enter ear—^'Ben Tidhall, get up and give you your seat lo those three ladies." Teacher—"Where is there a splendid description of Arabia? A fine picture of an Arabian horse?" Pupil (excitedljO—"In Arabian Nights!" MESSENGER LINER ADS. BRING RESULTS Male Help Wanted. Wanted—Thirty strong, husky boys to help eat the results tne Girls' Cooking Class. Fine chance for advancement (into the next world). Only healthy individuals need apply. Female Help Wanted. Handsome young man, very popular, wish to find a young lady, temporarily out of a "case" to allow him the pleasure of being her escort for the coming quarter. Is a fluent and easy conversationalist and has necessary collateral for such an undertaking. References: Any girl under twenty along High Street. Apply in person.—Ben Tidball. Situations Wanted—Male. Good-looking, striking personality, wants situation as steady escort to any young lady who owns an auto. Can drive with one hand if desired. References furnished. Address Ed. Haracich. Wanted—To Exchange. I have one fine, straight reputation, slightly used, which I will exchange for a couple of credits, in good condition, capable of wear.—Mr. Orin Anderson. Personals. If the person who took powderpuff from Locker No. 141 will return same, no questions will be asked. Poultry and Pet Stock. Zoology Class in Mr. Moodie's department have a specially line stock of preserved and mutilated specimens, this term, for sale. Just a few of the bargains: Swell pickled angleworms, 10c dozen; partly dissected starfish (minus one or more rays), 25c apiece; slightly used clams and crabs, very fine for soup, 15c per dozen; one gartersnake (died from fright, looking at Cleo Baughman's socks), in alcohol, 30c; the only two freshmen; ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 41 ---------- THE MESSENGER 41 These last may be tamed, however, if fed on a milk diet. These bargains will not last long. To Rent Rooms. I have a specially line corner for rent on the main floor; suitable for young couple at record; very exclusive; fine location; pleasant and warm; also elevator service to be used only on special occasions. If you want to be by yourselves, this is your chance. Couple who vacated have just been married. Rent very reasonable. Address Mr. Hintz. Personals. "Come back and all will be forgiven. I can't live without you, my German Pony."-—Jason Nevins. Lost and Found. Lost, in vicinity of Normal School, a picture of a beautiful girl, lost from the pocket of left side of my coat. Will pay anything for recovery. She will mob me if she finds out. Take pity and return to Ira Miller. Musical. Opera Singer, retired teacher of singing in its true art. Critics will say I have a wonderful voice. Can accommodate a few more girl pupils.—Mr. Beck. Bids Wanted. Closed bids will be received until December 1, 1914, for a silencer suited to the needs of D. Croy, when he sleeps beside me in a certain class.—Orin Anderson. For Sale—Miscellaneous. Cheap, if taken at once; twenty-five excuses, assorted reasons and signatures; guaranteed to deceive any instructor alive, .lust the tiling to use after skipping. These look like genuine article, and are fully recommended. Reason for selling, have reformed, therefore have no use for same. Apply Louis Mac- Laughlin. "Lo, now is come our joyful'st feast! Let every man be jolly, Each room with yvie leaves is drest, And every post with holly. Now all our neighbors' chimneys smoke, And Christmas blocks are burning; Their ovens they with bak't meats choke, And all their spits are turning. Without the door let sorrow he, And if, for cold, it hap to die, We'll bury 't in a Christmas pye, And evermore be merry." —Withers. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xii] ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellingham, Wash. After Reading the Other Ads COME AND SEE HOW OUR VALUES COMPARE DRESS GOODS, SILKS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS MHCKLlN 1325-1331 COMMERCIAL STREET May Manton Patterns Whnn Pntrnnlzinnr A'lvfrti^PrR TVTTHnr M^'F^iT'cr ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xiii] ---------- CHRISTMAS PHOTOS WILL PLEASE THE "HOMEFOLKS" MORE THAN ANY OTHER GIFT YOU CAN SEND THEM. COME IN EARLY FOR YOUR SITTINGS, BEFORE OUR BIG RUSH IS ON. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MID-YEAR CLASS ARE BE ING TAKEN BY US. . WE SHOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE ALL OF THE STUDENTS OF THE NORMAL CALL UPON US DURING THE COMING YEAR AND LOOK AT OUR "ART WORK" IN PHOTOGRAPHY. BROWN STUDIO 415 SUNSET BLOCK • When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xiv] ---------- Mighty Little Use to a Blind Man Is the service this Store can render But invaluable to the man. woman or Child. Avho can read or write. Books to amuse and Instruct—the very Latest. Correct Correspondence materials. And all else that a thoroly equip! Stationery Store should carry. The Christmas Gift Problem has Been our special study—we can help you SELBY-HARRIS CO.. "The Gift Shop." 207 "West Holly Street p. S.—Ask for the 10% Discount to Normal Students S. B. IRISH CO. PRINTING CALLING CARDS, DANCE PROGRAMS, WEDDING STATIONERY "Everything in Printing thatJs Good" Phone 282 Established 1890 1311 R. R. Ave. •. THE CKVE ." STANDS FOR ALL THAT IS BEST IN Confectionery 1288 ELK STREET BELLINGHAM When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xv] ---------- Office Phone 975 » Res. Phone 907 DR. T. M. BARLOW Dentist Rooms 335-36-37, First National Bank Building Bellingham, "Washington DR. C. A. HUGHES OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 209-10 Exchange Building Graduate Los Angeles College of Osteopathy Phone 107-2217 Phone 1634 204-5 Alaska Building, Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9 to 12 in., 1:30 to 4:30 p. HI. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment. BELLINGHAM - • WASHINGTON - THE - BELLINGHAM NATIONAL Wm BANK BELLINGHAM - WASHINGTON CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $475,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, 4 PER CENT INTEREST PAID SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS - BOXES TO RENT OFFICERS VICTOR A. ROEDER, PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCCUSH, VICE PRESIDENT F.. F. HANDSCHY. CASHIER H. P. JUKES E. P. SANFORD E. D. BATES ASSISTANT CASHIERS DIRECTORS WM. G. BROWN WM. MCCUSH F. F. HANDSCHY GEORGE NOLTE E. L. GAUDETTE CHAS. F. NOLTE V. A. ROEDER When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xvi] ---------- R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOfDAS St SIMPSON Bellingham LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES FOR SALE Washington Plates Made by gt; MARITIME BLDO. SEATTLE,WASHV Plates That Please SEND YOUR ROUGH DRY TO THE SE.H0ME, LAUNDRY Family 5c per Pound Individuals 8c per Pound JOHNSON KOPPERDAHL, Props. Phone 2532 934-36 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. \A^ H A V E TUP: NEW GARTER BOOTS FOR WOMEN, WITH BLACK,.GREY AND PAWN TOPS. "Fashion's Newest Fad" 10 per Cent, Discount to Students; ask for it. Famous Shoe House When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xvii] ---------- Northwest Hardware Company Shelf and Heavy Hardware Sporting Goods and Cutlery 213-215 West Holly Street. Bellingham, Wash. Paramount Pictures at T H E G R A N D The Grand is the Home of the Jack London and Mary Pick-ford Productions Exclusively. MAKE SWEET GROCERY GOMRANY YOUR TRADING PLACE THIS YEAR We carry Home-Made Cooking, Fresh Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. SWEET GROCERY COMPANY Phones 417-418 1021. Elk Street Bellinghani's Musical Headquarters Sheet Music, Phonographs, Pianos Alaska Building - - 210 East Holly St. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xviii] ---------- SANTA GLAUS IS OLD^ but not old fashioned. Last Christmas he ran up against several of those electrical houses without chimneys, and had to climb over the transonie. He says its his job to give people what they want, so this year he's going to load up with electric irons and take along a big supply of those new aluminum electric coffee percolators, which the electric light company is sellinig for five dollars. Pickering Hardware Co. PHONE 225 We are exclusive agents for the celebrated Stall Dean Sporting Goods. Ask for Catalog also. LOOK OVER OUR LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS BEFORE YOU BUY TONS ~r mm FRESH CANDIES AND NEW NUTS FOR HOLIDAYS, AT WHOLESALE PRICES See Our Display "XxTilson-Nobles-Barr Co. HOLLY STREET When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xix] ---------- WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Neill Alexander Guy E. Noyes When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xx] ---------- Pacific Steam Laundry ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a strictly hand work department. Our bleaching which is harmless to your linen is made by electricity - - - - - - WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone 268— Phone 268 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS BELLINGHAM OFFICE LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office, 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. THE REMAINING NUMBERS OF THE Normal School Lecture Course FOR 1914-15 ARE January 23—Concert of International Operatic Company. April 1—Lecture by Dr. Thomas E. Greene, "America, the World's Peacemaker.'' Later In April—Lecture by Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gil-man, "A Wider Industrial Field for Women." * * SINGLE NUMBERS 50c THREE NUMBERS $1.00 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxi] ---------- Beautiful Bellingham SEAT OF THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL * - THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL MAINTAINS A SUMMER SESSION. AN IDEAL PLACE FOR SUMMER WORK. FAVORABLE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. SIX WELL APPOINTED BUILDINGS FINELY EQUIPPED LABORATORIES AND SHOPS LARGE FACULTY OF CAPABLE INSTRUCTORS TRAINING SCHOOL IN SESSION DURING THE SUMMER SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX REGULAR NORMAL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SUMMER SESSION OF 1914. ONE THOUSAND EXPECTED IN 1915. SEND FOR SCHOOL BULLETIN G. W. NASH, Principal THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellingham, Washington When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxii] ---------- BROKE YOUR GLASSES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult u at once. Our iron-bound guarantee is as good as a government bone1 that we can give you relief. PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The pyes must be examined by an Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. NA/I YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Eye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses alone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if they do need glasses. We Can Fit the Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. I Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxiii] ---------- YOUR CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS are being shown here The kind yon like to give are priced exactly to suit you. For daintiness and smart appearance you'll find we lead. We are here to please you in every particular—to help you gladden your friends' hearts with real gifts. GEO. F\ RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY STREET NORHAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1236 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington O Y E A R T M E T A t N A / O R K E RS We have the stones, precious, serai-precious and glass, as you please, and prices to please. WE DO STONE CUTTING Bring us any rough stones and minerals you may have, and we will cut and polish to fit the mounting. S P E C I A L H O L . I D A Y O F F E R I N GS This is the place to do vour Christmas Shopping. LUDWIQ COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS • 1309 Dock Street. Opp. Metropolitan Theatre MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET Immense Stock Prompt Service x * Satisfaction Guaranteed When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxiv] ---------- Defective sight means a heavy handicap in your school work. The rig-ht glasses as fitted by Woll will correct the defects, remove the strain and enable you to do more work with less effort. Exclusive Optometrist Optician. 205 W. Holly. A.. H. Montgomery SELL ALL I" 11 T I KINDS OF I (J t L Phone 1555. Use Owl Drugs The Rexafi Store AWT PHARMACY V ^ TT JLrf Corner Dock and Holly Streets Phone 556-723. Free Delivery. B. 5t E. io Per Cent Discount to All Women's Upstairs Store Normal Students Sample Suits, Coats, Skirts and Shoes COME UP—OUR PRICES ARE DOWN Quackenbush Bldg., Dock and Holly When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxv] ---------- 0 111 o: D 0) (0 lt; u o: lt; M O uO III (2 (0 J 3 c E fa © x 4 gt; C/3 « .e 75 O •a (2 J gt; 0) hi K LI I 0 Pi W •3 S o u a c ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxvi] ---------- WAHL'S WAHL'S WAHL'S The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store SHOP EARLY + + • The Christmas Store Is In Perfect Readiness for the Throngs of Shoppers That Will Congregate Here From Now Until Christmas An abundance of things suitable for gifts are arranged and displayed in a manner to make selecting convenient. The character of the merchandise, the store decorations, the throngs of shoppers suggest the Christmas spirit. Gift buying has begun with a vim because more people realize every year the importance of making their selections early while stocks are fresh and assortments are complete. The eight-hour law for women employes makes it impractical to keep open many evenings, so you can see the importance of making your selections early. A visit to this Christmas store any time now will prove interesting and profitable. May we have the pleasure? J. B. WAHL When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxvii] ---------- Merchandising Resolutions for 1915 To obtain the best merchandise by skillful purchase— so that it can be offered at an attractive price. To maintain assortments of Ready-to-Wear Garments, Millinery, Shoes, Dry Goods and Men's Furnishings, of such character and completeness that the buying public will instinctively know where to seek for the desired commodity. To have our merchandise so satisfactory that each purchase will create a greater degree of confidence. To have a service so perfected as to mean efficiency in its broadest sense. Ten Per Cent. Discount to Normal Students MONTAGUE McHUGH Bellingham, Washington Men's Wearing Apparel ONE PRICE EVERY DAY TO EVERY ONE HAS BEEN OUR POLICY FOR YEARS. HART SCHAFFNER MARX SUITS FOR MEN AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN All Other Lines Standard Merchandise * • * GAGE=DODSON CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxviii] ---------- BATTERSBY BROS. —Always Reliable— WANT YOUR PATRONAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR It means Economy for You. You pay less for better Merchandise. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU ORDER YOUR GRADUATION BOUQUET AT HORSTS FLORAL SHOP .SO YOU MAY BE SURE YOU WILL RECEIVE THE BEST 1250 Elk Street Phone 386 GREETING F"OR I3IS AMONG THINGS TO DISC A HI) IS THE HAND-BAG We Have Special Low Prices COLLINS lt; CO. The Original Cut Rate Drug Store GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxix] ---------- I We Make it Good i I Our Friends Make it Famous \ j Ford's ! [ Ice Cream j ! and . . J j Butter S I PHONE 43 1314 R. E. AVE. | J|«M1«1«1B«111«««™! Larson's livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL EXPRESS AND DRAYING Phone 70 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxx] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students Flowers for Graduation THE BEST AT G. G. BARKER lt; SON 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham,'Wash. T H E L-EAPER Headquarters for Women's Reliable Ready-to-Wear Apparel Millinery and Dry Goods We are agents for all Standard lines such as Nemo and Gossard Corsets—Perrin and Keyser Gloves and Athena Underwear Ten per cent Discount to Normal Students. When Patronising Advertisers Msntion MMSMCW ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxi] ---------- WE DELIVER ALL GOODS ON HANGERS TELEPHONE 733 Parisian Cleaners High Class Cleaners and Dyers 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students 1140 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. NORflAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1236 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington NOTHING BUT PRAISE From every man who has worn Pelegren Martin Clothes The exclusive models and exceptional patterns we are showing this season leave nothing to be desired by discriminating men. TAKE THE ELEVATOR AND SAVE $10.00 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxii] ---------- EDISON THEATRE * : _ Wednesday, Thursday, Jan. 13, 14 "SHADOWS OF THE PAST" An Original Melodrama in Three Parts BY MARGUERITE BERTSCH Photographed and Produced by the Vitagraph Co. of America. BRANDON Harry T. Morey " MRS. BRANDON, - Rose E. Tapley MARK STETSON, a politician - - - - L. Rogers Lyttou HELEN, his accomplice - Julia Swayne Gordon ANTOINETTE Anita Stewart DIRECTOR, RALPH INCE. Mark Stetson, a scheming politician, entangles the Brandons, husband and wife, and their friend Antoinette, in his smuggling schemes and engineers their arrest to protect himself. The "picture opens with the liberation from prison of the trio and their determination to lead a respectable life. Stetson, who has kept track of the three, knowing of their release, visits them in their home and insinuates that he still has them in his power. Fearful that his influence might again drag them from the straight path, they flee the city. Five years later, Brandon, by perseverance and industry has achieved. a position of trust in an insurance company, and Antoinette, a situation as secretary to Haddon, the popular candidate for Governor, who has fallen in love with her. and presses her to marry him. Antoinette promises to become his wife, but not until after the election. Stetson, a supposed friend of Haddon, visits the lawyer's office, sees Antoinette and follows her home. He discovers she is living with the Brandon's and determines to use them in his scheme of selling Haddon to ihe opposition candidate. 'Brandon resents the politician's advances of friendship, but is compelled to accede to his wishes, though not until after a desperate struggle in which the wily schemer obtains the upper hand. During the nomination dinner, the Brandons are to induce Haddon to visit a famous cafe, by telling him he will find Antoinette and Stetson there together, cause a disturbance, create a scandal, and endanger the candidate's chances for election. In the meantime, Stetson makes love to Antoinette in sight of Haddon. She resents his attentions, but because of his knowledge of her past is compelled to accept them. He proposes she help him in just one more innocent little scheme, and then he will go out of her life forever. Still fearful of him, she consents, and they leave together. Stetson takes her to his apartments. Antoinette becomes suspicious when she finds the doors locked, and demands to know what he intends doing. He tells her he intends to break Haddon. Thinking Antoinette is safe in his power, Stetson phones Brandon to go ahead. She gets an inkling of what Stetson intends doing and by a clever ruse escapes and, by taxi, makes all speed to reach the cafe and Haddon in time to prevent the fulfillment of the plot. Stetson and his female accomplish follow in another machine. Antoinette's taxi dashes across a railroad track just in time to escape an oncoming train. Stetson, trying to follow, smashes into'the engine, and the occupants of the auto are hurled to-their death.' Antoinette reaches the cafe^ before the Brandon's have had time to carry out the politician's orders, and they, surmising something has gone wrong, decide to make the best of the situation. Haddon purchases a newspaper extra giving details of the accident. Antoinette, no longer fearing her Nemesis, tells Haddon of her past, and he forgiving, all ends happily. gt;A/ A T O M T H I S S F = » A C E E A C H M O N TH When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxiii] ---------- VISIT The Delicious Shop 209 East Holly Street FOR DELICIOUS HOME BAKED GOODS, AND DELICATESSEN. Cafeteria Lunch, Tea Room and Fountain Drinks FOR THE GRADUATES ANYTHING (IN CUT FLOWERS) ANY TIME (DAY OR NIGHT) ANY WHERE (ON EARTH) —AT— KERSEY'S FLOWER SHOP TEL. 408 ALASKA BUILDING MUNRO HASKELL I 163 ELK ST. Hardware, Heating, Tinning and Plumbing lt;? O M A F » F = » E : D H A N D S TRY OUR "ROSE CREAM" f*£mm SUN DRUG CO. GTON lt;fcs 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger = ^ J! ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxiv] ---------- Everybody That Eats Candies and Ice Cream Loves To have the best and to be sure that you are getting the PUREST and FRESHEST. . Buy your 'Candies and Ice Cream of Smaby's Make this place your Headquarters to meet your friends. . . ; We serve . Light Lunches, Sundaes, Ice Cream Sodas and Fancy Sundaes a i r the year round. . . . . 119 EAST HOLLY STREET Bellingham National -Bank' Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention MessengerPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:33317
Title: WWU Board minutes 1914 December
Date: 1914-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1914 December.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
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Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1914-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1914WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1914 Volume 05 - Page 067 1914-12-09 The Board of Trustees met in regular session at their office in the Normal School, at 8 p. m. Present; Trustees Barlow and Smith, the Principal and t
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Show more1914-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1914WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1914 Volume 05 - Page 067 1914-12-09 The Board of Trustees met in regular session at their office in the Normal School, at 8 p. m. Present; Trustees Barlow and Smith, the Principal and the Secretary. The minutes of the meeting of November 11 were read and approved. THE CAFETERIA DISCUSSED The Board made inquiries of the Principal as to details of the management of the Cafeteria. In response the Principal made a statement in substance as follows: Trustee Olsen entered and took his seat at this time. JOINT CONFERENCE OF PRINCIPALS The Principal reported that a joint conference of the Normal School Principals of the state had been arranged for, in Bellingham about December 16th or 17th, for discussion of subjects of common interest to the Normal Schools. SALARY INQUIRY The Principal reported also, that he had addressed a set of inquiries to 150 Normal Schools, as to salaries paid teachers in those institutions, asking particularly as to the various elements that enter into the adjustment of salaries. NEW ASSISTANT TO THE REGISTRAR The matter of the employment of a new assistant to the Registrar, to fill the position made vacant by the resignation of Miss Laura Spearin, came under discussion and it was decided by the Board that the matter be left in the hands of the Principal and the Registrar, such assistant to receive the same salary per month as the present one ($50) for an indefinite term. At this time Mr. Barlow asked to be excused from the meeting; and on his retirement Mr. Smith took the chair. NEW PLAN OF FEES The suggestion of the Principal offered October 19, with reference to a new plan governing fees, was again adverted to and the following arrangement adopted to take effect at the beginning of the next school year: In lieu of the Student Association, School Nurse, and Lecture Course fees now collected, usually by charging to rebate, a single WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1914 Volume 05 - Page 068 1914-12-09 fee of $2.50 for each semester, and $2 for summer school shall be collected in advance from each regular student, in addition to the library fee; such charge being segregated as follows: for each semester, Lecture Course 75c., Messenger subscription and Social Life Athletics 50c., Nurse and Physician 50c.; Summer School, Lectures $1, School Nurse 50c., Social Life 50c. FREE LOT FOR AGRICULTURAL DEMONSTRATION The Principal reported that a certain lot on the west side of High street and south of Cedar had been offered by Mr. George Jenkins free of charge for use of the school for experimental garden purposes. The Board expressed its appreciation of this generous proposal, and decided to accept the offer. NEW YEAR'S ADVERTISING Advertising to the value of $30 was authorized to be placed in the New Year's edition of the Bellingham American-Reveille. CONCERNING THE LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO MISS GRAY The matter of the leave of absence granted Jan. 14th, 1914, to Miss Nellie A. Gray, formed Dean of Women, was adverted to and it was decided that the term of such absence be made indefinite. ORDER AS TO PEDDLERS andC. Be it hereby ordered, in confirmation of verbal instructions heretofore given the Principal, that; no solicitor, sales agent, or peddler shall be allowed to do business within the buildings or upon the grounds of this school, unless granted written permission by the Principal. ORGANIZATION OF STUDENT SOCIETIES The Registrar submitted the plan adopted in October by the faculty and student organizations of the school for the handling of all financial affairs of such organizations. Under this plan the Registrar becomes treasurer of the various organizations, and all accounts are audited by an auditing committee composed of one member of the faculty, one student member and the Registrar. BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED Bills were audited and allowed as follows: FOR PAYMENT BY LOCAL VOUCHERS P.S. Traction Light and P. Co. - 45.20. E. T. Trimble - 7.60. Mike Ponti and Co. - 4.00. J. P. Armstrong - 10.00. Gertrude Foley - 7.00. The Pac. Tel. and Telg. Co. - 6.00. Sweet Grocery Co. - 246.72. York Addition Market - 199.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - 18.75. Ford Creamery Co. - 126.00. S. Thiel - 4.05. Calumet Tea and Coffee Co. - 25.40. Williams Pickle and Vinegar Co. - 8.75. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - 419.15. Munro and Haskell - 1.50. Newell Pratt Co. - 1.50. Montague and McHugh - 3.50. Engberg's Pharmacy - 14.95. Bridge View Farm - 137.28. H. R. Hunting Co. - 6.19. W. H. Wilson Company - 31.66. F. A. Owen Publishing Co. - 1.25. Harold Gaasland - 1.20. H. Schultz and Co. - 21.60. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1914 Volume 05 - Page 069 1914-12-09 ?rick and Nelson - 9.75. Montague and McHugh - 1.50. B. B. Furniture Co. - 3.05. ?an Wheeler - 37.50. ?on-Carr Co. - 37.50. ? Kenshaw - 37.50. ?tz and Conlee - 37.50. ?tle Engraving Co. - 1.76. Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills - 15.62. ?n Print. B. and S. Co. - 4.80. ?ch-Harrison Co. - 25.41. ?ison Mill Company - 23.70. ?al Paper Co. - 6.48. ?hart Bros and Spindler - 2.12. Northwest Hardware - .30. ?se Hardware Co. - 11.85. Bellingham Truck Co. - 9.35. Montague and McHugh - 4.58. ?on Paint. Co. - 10.25. Griggs Stat'y. and Paint Co. - .45. Sun Drug Co. - .60. FOR PAYMENT BY STATE VOUCHERS ?on School Furnishing Co. - 46.00. Seth A. Atwood - 9.35. E. T. Mathes Book Co. - 13.60. Morse Hardware Co. - 11.73. Normal Book Store - 6.48. ?ser Drug Co. - 20.07. ?lton Bradley Co. - 6.26. Puget Sound T. L. and P. Co. - 64.60. Standard Oil Co. - 283.40. FOR PAYMENT BY REVOLVING FUND VOUCHERS City Treas. - 14.25. ?rmal Messenger - 10.00. Pacific Steam Laundry - 9.95. ?Standish - 4.98. Union Print Co. - .50. ?. J. Nystrom and Co. - 6.25. Morse Hardware Co. - .50. Clark Electric Co. - .90. A. C. McClurg and Co. - 1.85. Pac. Tel. Co. - 17.05. Gertrude McMahon - 3.12. ?. W. Cornish Paint Co. - 1.00. Northwest Hardware Co. - .45. ?ilers Music House - .50. Edgar Macklin - 6.55. Ireland and Pancoast - 7.95. E. T. Mathes Book Co. - 5.70. Union Print Co. - 3.90. Griggs Stat. Co. - 3.25. ?. G. Spalding and Co. - 1.88. Bellingham Truck Co. - 3.20. Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - 2.10. E. H. Sheldon and Co. - 9.67. Morse Hardware Co. - .40. Union Print. Co. - .24. G. G. Barker and Son - 1.65. The Leader D. G. Co. - .68. B. B. Furniture Co. - .45. Martin Madsen - 18.00. Roland G. Gramwell - 15.00. The Board then adjourned. The foregoing minutes were read and approved. ##
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Title: Messenger - 1914 November
Date: 1914-11-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1914_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Cover ---------- November 1914 The Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS OQ • ^ 306-308 W. HOLLY OTMBT ^"*^ • BELUNOHAM'S LOWEST PRICED CLOAK AND SUIT HOUSE OUR LOW PRICES WILL APPE
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Show more1914_1101 ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Cover ---------- November 1914 The Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS OQ • ^ 306-308 W. HOLLY OTMBT ^"*^ • BELUNOHAM'S LOWEST PRICED CLOAK AND SUIT HOUSE OUR LOW PRICES WILL APPEAL TO ALL WHO KNOW VALUES COMPLETE LINES WOMEN'S SUITS, COATS, WAISTS, FURS, CORSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR DRESS GOODS AND SILKS TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT TO NORMAL STUDENTS Pictorial Review Patterns BRING US YOUR KODAK FILMS AND FILM PACKS Our finishing department will get the most from every exposure, and our experts will gladly assist you to still better future results. ALL THE NEW GOODS FROM KODAK CITY IN STOCK - - • • • ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Alaska Building Elk and Holly When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [ii] ---------- WOMEN'S AND MISSES' TAILORED SU/TS AND COATS TO EXERCISE THE ART OP SELF-EXPRESSION A AVIDER LATITUDE MUST BE AFFORDED THAN IS PRESENTED IN THE USUAL TAILORED SUIT AND COAT TYPE THAT HAVE BECOME COMMONPLACE BY CONSTANT REPETITION. THE TAILORED SUITS and COATS OFFERED by THIS STORE are INDIVIDUALIZED MODELS that APPEAL to a FINER SENSE of DISCRIMINATION and that ACCENTUATE PERSONALITY INSTEAD OF SUBMERGING IT. WOMEN'S TAILORED SUITS AT $11.95 to $35.00 WOMEN'S TAILORED COATS AT $7.50 to $30.00 Ten per cent Discount to Normal Teachers and Students The MONTAGUE flcHUGH Store Men's Wearing Apparel ONE PRICE EVERY DAY TO EVERY ONE HAS BEEN OUR POLICY FOR YEARS. HART SOHAFPNER MARX SUITS FOR MEN AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN All Other Lines Standard Merchandise * * GAGE=DODSON GO. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [iii] ---------- BATTERSBY BROS. —Always Reliable— FINE LINE OF COATINGS New Velvets C. P. FORD'S DISTINCTIVE WINTER FOOTWEAR WE ALWAYS CARRY THE BEST FLOWERS PRODUCIBLE - - HOME GROWN VIOLETS OUR SPECIALTY FREE AUTO DELIVERY HORST FLORAL SHOP THE LEADING FLORIST Located with The Cave—1256 Elk Street Winter is With Us Now SO LET R. A. HAESKE MAKE THAT WINTER SUIT FOR YOU LADIES' SUITS A SPECIALTY 209-11 Alaska Building Bellingham, Wash. GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [iv] ---------- Davenport- Engberg Symphony Orchestra WITH THEO CARL JOHNSON, Soloist THE GOLDEN-VOICED TENOR First Concert of the Fifth Season METROPOLITAN THEATRE FRIDAY, DEO. A, I9IA Keep this Date in Mind as yon can't Afford to Miss It Larson's Livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL EXPRESS AND DRAYING Phone 70 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [v] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME: STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students G. G. BARKER lt; SON FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING FLOWERS AND CORSAGES CHRYSANTHEMUMS A SPECIALTY 206 EAST HOLLY STREET BELLINGIIAM, WASH. THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LINE OF SHOES AND RUBBERS IN THE CITY, ARE AT THE Family Shoe Store Ten per cent Discount to Normal Students. HOLLY AND COMMERCIAL COLLINS lt; . CO. The Original Cut Rate Drug Store The Perfume Store. The Brush and Comb Store. The store in which you can feel sure of getting what you want at the right price. TRY OUR EGG FLUFF FOR WASHING THE HAIR When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [vi] ---------- We Make it Good Our Friends Make it Famous Ford's Ice Cream . . and . . Butter PHONE 43 1314 R. R. AVE. THE LEADER ANNUAL SUIT SALE IS ON ANY SUIT IN THE STORE $24. SO 35.00, 40.00, 45.00 and 50.00 Values This offer is to make a clean sweep of every Suit in the store—Matzen Hand Tailored Suits are included Free choice of any Suit in the store $24.50 THE: LEADER When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [vii] ---------- YOU'LL GET YOUR WISH For the very best apparel—reasonably priced—in Pelegren Martin Clothes— You can't do better than take the elevator and save $10.00 Pelegren Martin ^JP-STAIRS CLOTHIERS . Second Floor Bellingham National Bank Building }JLousos Eastside Grocery Corner Holly and Jersey Streets ONLY THE' BEST IN Groceries, fruit ctpd Vegetables Phone Us Your Order; Prompt Delivery PHONE 3550 STUDENTS: IP YOU WANT SOMETHING NICE IN Cut Flowers or Potted Plants YOU WILL FIND THE BEST AT THE Bellingham Floral Exchange FREE AUTO DELIVERY Store 102 W. Holly Phone 288 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [viii] ---------- We Deliver all Goods on Hangers TELEPHONE 733 |Jcu;teiatt ©leaner* 1140 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. THERE'S A REASON WHY STUDENTS BUY AT Kersey's Flower Shop Location, Alaska Building WE GROW OUR FLOWERS AND SELL 'EM CHEAPER MUNRO HASKELL I 163 ELK ST. Hardware, Heatin, Tinning and Plumbing The Best Line of Box Candies in ^own 11 Phones, Main 180 SUN DRUG CD. El „ _ r.. „ _ . _ .__,_ .„„_,. WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORM If You Doubt It, Try Them CHAS. W. PEASLEE ^ = Jf When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [ix] ---------- IT JUST HITS THE SPOT A RICH, PURE. DELTCIOTTS PIECE OF CANDY, MADE FRESH, WITH THE BEST OF MATERIAL. It not only satisfies the palate but it acts as a food that helps to build up the impaired energy that is lost by study and work. Did it ever occur to you that it took twice as much of the cheaper grades of candy to satisfy your wants? Then.be-sides, one good piece of candy contains more nourishing food. It is my aim to give nothing but the best. We serve Hot Drinks, Ice Cream, and Sandwiches which denote Quality. "Candies with a Flavor." l l f East Holly Street New Bank Building - When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [1] ---------- THE MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. 1311 Railroad Avenue Editor-in-Ch Calendar Literary Auditorium Exchange Society Art [• Athletics V Library Jokes L Student's Ass'11. Classes— Senior THE ief—FRANCES GREEN Business Manager RUTH CONNER - RUTH DAVEY LEE SHERWOOD HELEN GRAGG ELIZABETH EGGERS EVERETT SHIMMIN ETHEL MILNER - DELSIE TOOKER CARL PLATZ MAUDE BURGUA G. F. D. VANDER MEI ANNE BROWN G. F. D. VANDER MEI GRACE COOK STAFF Assistant Editor- —C. O. BAUGHMAN Junior - Sophomore Freshmen -ARTHUR SMITH - HELEN FELL SARA BRAS - LOUIS GLOMAN High School - LUCILE GREENWOOD Organizations— Philomatheans Thespian Y. W. C. A. Alkisiah K: L. S. Vancouver-Astoria Chelan Club Choral Club Glee Club JESSIE LIESER LYTTON SWARTZ MARIE THOMESEN - MARETTA COOK LORETTA MURPHY LAURA JEFFERS VIDA REID ELVA BOUCHER I. B. SMITH Man'l Training Club LOUIS GLOMAN TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. November, 1914 No. 2 TUTORIAL AUTUMN. Where are the songs of Spring? Aye, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,— While barred clouds bloom the soft-dying day, And touch the stubble plains with rosy hue; Then in a wailful choir the small gnats mourn Among the river swallows, born aloft Or sinking as the light wind lives or dies; And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn; Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft The redbreast whistles from a garden-croft, And gathering swallows twitter in the skies. —KEATS. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER The Editor wishes to thank those who have contributed to THE MESSENGER. They have shown the right spirit, and if the articles and stories do not come up to what you fhink they should, it is your privilege and duty to write something better. o We are more than proud of our football boys. Not alone for their brilliant playing, but also for their ability to play a clean, square game in the face of defeat. o Boost! Boost! Boost! Everybody boost, and we will make this school of ours the center of admiration of all the schools in the country. In years to come you will be proud of the fact that you were a member of this school during 1914-15; but you will be more proud of the fact, if you know that you helped to make this the greatest year in the history of the school. October 1. Sunshine and more Indian summer. Alkisiah has first open meeting. October 3. B. S. N. S. football team plays Ferndale at the County Fair, and are defeated 7 to 0. "Many times great things come through defeat," says Dr. Nash. October 5. Miss Brown gives us a short program, with five of her little tots. Just a sample, and we did enjoy it. May we have a larger portion next time? Dr. Raymond begins his lectures; the first one on "Constantinople." October 6. Junior Class officers are elected. Dr. Raymond speaks on Russia. October 7. Lew Greene works hard to rouse enthusiasm for football. He tries to sell tickets at "bargain" prices. We wish you luck, Lew. Dr. Raymond speaks on "Germany." October 8. Dr. Raymond speaks on "Austria-Hungary." October 9. Albert Hennes. as yell leader, taught two new yells and renewed old ones. Half the day is given to the men for work on the campus. Dr. Raymond speaks on "Paris." ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 October 10. B. S. N. S. play at Mount Vernon. Dr. Raymonds speaks on "London," and ends a very interesting series. October 10. B. S. N. S. plays at Mount Vernon. Score 42 to 0. October 12. Dr. Nash sings "Asa's Death" from "Peer Gynt" at Assembly. Greatly enjoyed by all. Mr. Bond talks on the value of a college education. October 14. Mrs. Sampson, of Hawaii, former, inductor in Bellingham Normal, gives Hawaiian selections, accompanied with a nkilalee. Dr. Nash goes to Okanogan to Ihe convention. Alkisiah picnic io plant Christmas bulbs. October 15. Mrs. Vaughn speaks at the Y. W. C. A. October 16. Dr. Nash returns from Okanogan with greetings from former Normal students. Miss Drake entertains us with songs by Carrie Jacobs' Band. We hope we may have more of these. October 17. B. N. S. beats Ferndale, 2 to 0. Revenge is sweet. Junior mixer a great success. Many Senior boys present. Did you enjoy it as much as the Senior Mixer? October 19. Miss Edens speaks on "Modern Poetry." She really can be heard when she tries very hard. Waffle Day at the Cafeteria. From the length, of the line it was indeed a success. Miss Montgomery returns from Okanogan. October 20. Washington's first annual Apple Day observed-at the Cafeteria. October 21. Mrs. Smith reads "Modern Poetry," by the writers Miss Edens suggested. Well, well, who ever thought we would be in the "Movies." Two fire drills in one day was almost too much. Helen Gould Bible Course begins. October 22. Miss Thomeson speaks at the Y. W. C. A. Mr. Hartranft, of San Francisco, and Mr. Robinson, of Everett, speak to the Primary Methods Class. Philos have initiation and new members are made to clean Club room. October 23. Seniors take possession of Assembly and show, "They are style all the while." Choral Club gives a good selection. Mr. Epley talks on "Agricultural Vista." We are all about to leave Normal and take up agriculture. October 24. B. N. S. plays Everett. "Nuff sed." October 26. Mr. Gebarofi entertains us, with Mrs. Geba-roff's assistance. Mr. Haig Arklin shows copies of the world's greatest masterpieces, painted by himself. October 28. Lew Vernon arouses enthusiasm for the Mt. Vernon game on Saturday. Hero's for a good crowd. Mrs. Eng-berg appears on the program by proxy, in Miss Mildred Robinson. Senior Hallowe'en party. Many girls hoped for a peep into the future, but no such luck. October 29-30. Everybody has a vacation, except Training School teachers, who are bemoaning their fate. October 31. B. S. N. S. holds Mt. Vernon to a 0—0 game, ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 4 ---------- THE MESSENGER 1TERAR SEHOME'S COMPLAINT. / asked a friend the other dag, "If Sehome could talk, what would she say?" To satisfy a passing whim! But, strange to say, it startled him. He slowly scratched his noble head, Turned slowly 'round and slowly said, "I'm so familiar with the dame If e'er she speaks, she'll call my name, But, when it comes to all she'll tell, Ahem! Good day, my friend, farewell!" He walked away with a silly smile Scratching his head all the while. Next morn he wore a look of bliss, Plunged in his vest, and brought out this: "0, thou Omnipotent Ruler of Skies, Father of Heaven, worldly wise, Master of earth, and land, and sea, Look down upon and pity me. I grieve to complain, O Mighty Seer, For it was yvu who placed me here, But the knife of Time has cut me down And Fortune's smile is now a frown. The firs you placed upon my side, Beneath whose shades were wont to glide The cruel savage, relentless, wild, Who called me home, whom I called child, Have vanished many years ago And left me with a tale of woe. Upon my sides, the dusky maid Sat down beneath the alder's shade, And in each fall of alder leaf Read prophecy of impending grief. The camp-fire burned upon my top And often would the red deer stop And gazing into its ruddy blaze Dream out a dream of bygone days, Before the Indian's speeding dart Had ever tasted blood of hart. That old, old story of strong and weak, The victor's shout, and victim's shriek, Was told to me in those old days, ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER A thousand times in a thousand ways. The black bear growled in malcontent, No matter how smoothly matters went. The old black crow would always scold At evils countless and untold. But I must not scoff at them so quaint Lest you, in turn, scoff at my complaint: Many, oh many a year has sped, Since the time you placed me here. All my treasures are either dead Or dying with each passing year. The same old sun and his brilliant rays Shines down upon my side, The same old nights and same old days Upon mg shoulders ride, But, sad to say, my children are gone, Are gone, I know not where, And, nevermore, do I speed the deer As he springs from his leafy lair. Now dwellings stand, where wigwams stood And the city's hustle and hum Proclaim that out of Chaos' flood Industrialism's regime has come. Where once the Indian lovers wooed College courtships now prevail; Where once I heard « vow so crude, Now, I hear a tender tale. But, strange to tell, I like not this For I am grieved, and sad, and old, So, if you wish to aid my bliss And happiness an hundred fold Just bring again those good old days When this old world was young, And in ten thousand thousand ways Your praises will be sung. —J. HARBAN LEACH. o- WAR. The bugles blast, The band plays fast, We know a battle's won. The graves are made, The soldier laid, For them the war is done. The night is gay In Glory's way, ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 6 ---------- C THE MESSENGER For victory on the field. The mother weeps, Her offspring sleeps, She gave the war her yield. The night is calm , And mournings on, For losing in the fray; A sweetheart cries, Her soldier lies, And war has had its way. So lose or win, In the battle's din, It's human blood that's shed. Nor the one who dies, But the one who cries, Thai feels the sting of lead. —C. D., 14. • o PIONEER DAYS. Where is the author who will give us the life of the Pioneer Homesteaders? Jack London and Rex Beach have portrayed great types of people—people strong in their desires and ideals, but neither has touched the type near to the hearts of Wash-ingtonians, the homesteader of early days, "who blazed the path where highways never ran" and opened up this great country of ours. One pioneer woman I met I will always remember. She was a tiny person with stately bearing, and beautiful white hair piled high on her head. When she smiled, her whole face lighted up, and I thought when I first met her, how pleasant her whole life must have been to leave such a sweet expression. During the months I was associated with her she often told me stories of pioneer days, while she worked about her kitchen, and I sat by the range sewing. The one story I remember best was how the first road in their part of the country was laid out. The second year her husband went away to get work, and . during his absence a school was opened, three miles distant from their home. Two of her children were of school age, but how were they to travel three miles through sage brush and bunch-grass? At best it was difficult to find one's way and a light fall of snow made it impossible for a .grown person to travel safely. Who but an anxious mother would ever think of splitting small pieces from fench posts, tying white rag strings on each ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 stick, and driving one on a raise of ground and one in a valley, continuing all the way to the schoolhouse, so that one was never completely out of view of the children until the next one could be seen. In this wild, thinly settled land, travelers naturally followed the outlined way. And a Strang crowd it was that came over this path: cattlemen, cattle thieves, horsemen, neighbors going out to work, a wanderer, and Indians. Each one wore down the path, and in less than a year wagons occasionally rumbled along the beaten way. So to-day, northeast of Coulee City, out on the edge of the Grand Coulee, one will find three miles of road, worn deep into the earth. This little grandmother still smiles at one from the head of her table, and asserts that you people of to-day should be happy with your comforts and great opportunities. LA ROSE. o TEARS THAT MOTHERS SHED. In the battle's heat when the war drums beat, The trenches are filled with the dead, With the dying and the dead,— But the glory of war can never compare With the tears that mothers shed. The wounded groan and the dying moan, Blood flows in torrents red, In torrents deep and red,— But the horrible screams are as naught to the streams .Of tears that mothers shed. The cannon's grim breath with its message of death May gorge in a feast of blood, In a gory feast of blood,— But words may not tell nor victory quell The tears that mothers shed. The men now lying in cold trenches dying, Once lay in a trundle-bed, In a baby's trundle-bed,— For a nation's renown their life blood has flown, And tears that mothers shed. "Twas the mothers who bore the sinews of war, Who brave the showers of lead, The murderous showers of lead,— But the glitter and glare gave way to despair In tears that mothers shed. KENTON HOUGAN. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER This story was written by a High School student, after studying "The Great Stone Face." It is an imaginative version of the prophecy, as told by an Indian mother to her son: THE GREAT MANITOU. So say the Indians: "The Falls of Winniwissi are in the Pipestone Valley. The music of the falling water is like the song of Peace. Near the Falls of Winniwissi is a high rock. When the braves come to the Valley of Peace they see a great face in the rock. They see it when far away on the long trail. It is the face of the Great Spirit. It is Wahkan, and is sacred." An Indian woman was sitting by her wigwam, painting many shapes and figures on some pottery that she had made. A lingering sun-ray heightened the brilliance of the colors. Near her played her little boy. His name was Mayaro. "O, my mother," he called, "look at the face on the rock: Is it the Great Spirit?" Looking up, his mother saw the Great Stone Face, the last rays of the setting sun lightening up all its features. She answered, "My son, it is the picture of the Great Spirit. The water spirits made it. Some day a man shall be born in our tribe. He will be the likeness of the face on the rock. He will be the likeness of the Great Manitou." For a long time Mayora was quiet. Then he said: "The Great Manitou likes little boys, does he not, O mother?" His mother answered, "He likes little boys very much." And she tucked her blanket around him, for night was coming on. "Do you hear the whispering of the trees, Mayora? Do you hear the murmuring of the river? They are talking of the Wise Man who will be born in this valley. They are talking of the likeness of the Great Spirit." "We must not forget the Great Manitou. See!" She arose and stretched out her arm to the forest, where a fire gleamed through the trees. It lighted up the dark faces of the warriors. Turning in the direction of the Great Stone Face, as if it could be seen through the darkness, one was singing some wild song. The peace pipe was being passed around and lifted so that the smoke blew toward the face on the rock. "They are praying to Wahkan. He will bring them back alive from the battlefield. He will help them in the fight against the great bear." That was the story told Mayora by his mother. And he never forgot it. RAGNA HUSBY. o FRITZ WRITES HOME TO HANS. / bin down hier in Bellingham und go mit der Normal School— Shoin der Bridge Gang fery first night—ach Himmell she ist von ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 shool! Der silfery leafs das maple tree encircles us, shust like I Encircles vat I like der best uf any study vot I try. A foony place ist dies, dear Hans, foony tings I learn und see: Vc dhrink shust like der Shersey cow, der phoys say "her," der girls all "he." - Und den ve haf some Henneses, von so shust like der udder, Das venn you vish to spheak mit von, you tell it his brudder. Poly Con ve learn from Shake B.—, ein wery vunderful mann! Shake can fumble a piece of shalk und never sthop talkin' Con; Herr Browning venn a leetle phoy says, "Music, poetry or art?" Ach, Hans, he should haf learned paint or perished young— he var too shmart. Das mann, Herr Raymond, talked on var, but never said von small verd About der var, vy, und vat for? or nutting much we haf not heard. He told us all about George Vash—und shust venn ve each should sheer, Und showed us lots of Turkish togs, und how der Deutch dhrink lager beer. I only find von rule hier, Hans—shust "don't" und you haf it all; Don't tanz, don't ah-h-h in assembly, don't ride for choy, sthand in der hall, Don't valk on der grass, or use shlang—rules bin von pig bunch uf "nits." But rules are made to bhreak, Hans. Write to your luffing brudder, Fritz. B. r-., '16. o Yes, we know that limericks are very passe, but if they bore you why don't you send in something else? We shall not admit that the following are original, or that they are particularly apropos to certain interesting individuals in our school, but if you insist upon seeing points of resemblance, we announce boldly we shall never bother to correct such an impression. Our Principal's surname is Nash— Be careful to do nothing rash, For the office, you know, Is the place where you go To be made into mincemeat or hash. i t i There was a young fellow named Greene Who grew so abnormally lean, ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER And flat and compressed That his back touched his chest, And sideways he couldn't be seen. There was a large building of fame,-- The Bellingham Normal its name, « Within this great pen Came a student named Ben, Since then it's no longer the same. Rumor has it that "Red" Montgomery is hard at work. Don't become excited,—it's only a rumor. I'm a wonder, a wonder, a wonder! I'm so clever that—well, oh, thunder! I'm so superior And you're so inferior, That beside me you look like a blunder. The "Vaudeville Twins,"—the Henneses—are now hard at work writing a parody on "The Ladies." A great deal of practical application is needed before the stunt is perfected. We all know the maiden, Ruth Davey, Whose hair is perpetually wavy,— For stories she'll jump, Tho she's smiling and plump And she dines on roast beef and gravy. There's a dignified Senior named Mosie, Whom you might think quite dull and prosy; But just hear him scream For our foot-ball team, And watch his face get Oh, so rosy! . // you're proud of your Normal cheer up! We may not win a trophy or cup, But we have a team That makes all others seem Like a bull-dog that's whipped by a pup. There is a young feller named Pinky, He can be surpassed? I no think-ee; Some call his "Red," "Montgomery, Red",— But to me he's a Carnation Pinky. Dr. Deerwester (Phil, of Ed.)—"The boys* eye got caught on the wheel, and with that corkscrew he went down the street. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 If you were at Assembly, October 30th, and heard the voluminous strains that were poured forth by our Senior Class, and those rousing yells that re-echoed through the corridors of these halls of learning, it isn't necessary to tell you that our class is still alive and overflowing with enthusiastic animation. Everybody turns out to Class-meeting. It pays to go, as our life is one continual round of excitement. On October 20th, we decided to have a Hallowe'en party, and a Social Committee, composed of Miss Egtvet, Miss Mendenhall, and Mr. Smith, was elected to prepare for the entertainment of the Class on October twenty-eighth. Every Senior came, masked as a ghost. By the guidance of a string, we were led down to the new gym, which represented Hades. The night was dark—upon entering, one got the atmosphere of death and enternal darkness. The moaning and willing of the distressed; the rattling of chairs, the discordant clamor and the advice given by the Supreme Ruler in this woeful place, made one shudder and grow sick at heart, but we all were better for this bitter experience. The old gym. was gorgeously decorated in Autumn leaves. We sat in a circle and listened to the telling and demonstrating of the story of "The Poor Shoemaker," by Miss Montgomery. Having gone through all the agony of these ghastly terrors, it was time for refreshments. Partners were obtained at the auction block. Everyone enjoyed the delicious pumpkin pir, those good doughnuts, and that nourishing coffee. A number of games were played, the Virginia Reel being the most popular, after which we departed. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the utmost. We are certainly proud of our social committee. At our last Class-meeting we discussed our Class-pins and you shall soon see us wearing them. Another way which you may soon designate a Senior is by his place in Assembly. We are looking forward with fervent anticipation for that time to come. Our colors have been adopted, Green and Gold,—the two extremes. The Seniors are always in for athletics and we are im- ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER mensely proud of the interest that has been manifested in basketball so far. Here's hoping we win that Kline Cup. PERSONALS. Miss Marion Yeatman leaves November 13, having completed her Senior work at an early date. Arthur Smith was elected President and L. McLaughlin, Vice-President, of the Thespians. These worthy Seniors deserve honorary mention. Miss Ruth Woodruff received a box of "eats" from home, and all participants report that they were the best ever. History Teacher—When I was a child I could say all the Presidents without a blunder. Training Sch. Pupil—But, Miss , there weren't half so many to learn when you were a little girl. -. o Beyond a doubt one of the most enjoyable events of the year took place on Saturday evening, October seventeenth, when the Juniors held their annual mixer in the gymnasium. A "tagging" committee, consisting of Arichie Turnball, James Bolman, Walter Kelly, Everett Shimmin, and Forest Beck tagged each one upon entering. This also was a receipt for the Class dues, which were paid at this time. The Everett, Ferndale and Bellingham High football boys were invited to attend, as they had played the Normal and B. H. S. that day and several responded to the invitation. , During the first part of the evening the "mixers" were entertained in the assembly hall with the following program: Piano Solo Helen Foster Reading, "The Matinee Girl" Hazel Smith Song, "A Little Love, a Little Kiss" Naomi Piatt The Mirror Mystery The Hennes Twins Reading, "Mary's Lamb" Ira Miller Song, "Violets" Charlotte Hill Speech Ben Tidball After the program, the "mixing" took place in the gymnasium, where also light refreshments, consisting of punch and ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 wafers were served. One of the most interesting features of the evening was the "matching of names," which proved to be a rather difficult task for some. PERSONALS. Miss Ethel Milner and Florence Redford entertained "The Chelan County Club," Saturday afternoon, October thirty-first. Miss Edith Brisky has had as her guest, Miss Eva Rhoder-ick, of Wenatchee. Miss Leola Hallock had as her guest, the first week in November her sister, Mrs. P. I. Lee, Jr., of Everett. In behalf of the Teachers' Retirement Fund, several of the Juniors, among whom were Everett Shimmin, Jessie Neisvren-der, Paul Miskey and Victor Aitken, spent Tuesday, November third, at the polling places, giving out slips to call the voters' attention to this proposed measure. o— SOPHOMORE NOTES. The Sophomore party was held Friday, November thirteenth. Committees for games and refreshments were appointed, and a general good time was enjoyed, thanks to their efforts. We are hoping for a fine basketball team, and now that we have the Kline Cup, we don't intend to let it slip from our fingers. o '•— FRESHMEN. Meetings of the Freshman Class have been held regularly lately, as there has been much new business to come before the Class. At a meeting of the Color Committee, which was attended by representatives of three classes, the Freshman Class chose colors and will appear with them soon. Class dues were discussed and passed. An entertainment committee was appointed and a party was held Saturday November seventh. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER NINTH GRADE. Our election was net conducted in a very parliamentary manner, as we have not had very much experience in that line, and therefore it took a much longer time than was required by the other classes to hold their elections. We expect to profit by our experience and do better next lime. The results were as follows: Kenneth Selby President Nellie Maxwell Vice-President Damon Meade Secretary \ Alton Benner Treasurer Harold Wold Sergeant-at-Arms Dorothea. Epley Editor Our Class Colors are Orange and Black. Watch the Ninth Grade, we are going to be the winning class. , TENTH GRADE. On the thirtieth of October, we gave our country party in the High School rooms. Numerous games were played and the sound of much merriment reached the ears of passersby. During the evening the girls began an informal dance but were speedily checked by the threat of no more parties if it did not cease. Punch and wafers were served during the entire evening. The punch was of such an excellent quality that some of the boys and even a few of the girls imbibed too freely and in consequence held a concert for the benefit of the others present. These few were not Tenth Graders, however. At a late hour the guests were compelled to depart, protesting that they had not finished their good time. This party was a great success, and now the other classes are planning parties too. But none of them can get ahead* of the Tenth Grade. o HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. We certainly have a fine start for an enterprising students' organization in the High School this year. We are quite confident of the capability of our officers, as everyone will agree, when they read the following names: ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 President Russell Reid Vice-President Arthur Crawshaw Secretary Estella Burnside Treasurer Earl Harris Editor Lucile Greenwood We certainly have an interesting time when Wayne Bon-ser is guardian of the study hall at 11:20. Recently the whole back row was convulsed with laughter to see a certain dignified young man go sprawling over the tennis court in his mad effort to reach the ball. We were called back to a sense of our responsibility by the ; Lord High Chancellor, who remarked: "Ahem! A little less noise in the back of the room, please." And he was craning ; his neck himself to see what the excitement was about. Such incidents prevent school life from being monotonous. We wish to announce our receipt of the usual after-the-party scolding by "Fazzer." He is .so solicitous about our behavior, you know. Adrian Yorkston has a very promising young brother. In History II. Class a few days ago, he discovered a new requirement for eligibility to the office of Roman governor of a province,— that of being a "pertator" first. Our boys' football team shows fine spirit and promises just as excellent work. Six of them play with the Normal team. We have challenged the Normal team to contest for final honors in the school and expect to win. We await the game with intense interest and enthusiasm. Our material for boys' basketball is so much more promising than last year that we hope to play the North Side High, and win. We lost very few games last year, so there's no reason why we shouldn't do even better this year. Russel Reid is the captain of the team; Frank Herrmann, manager. Of course the girls are not going to be left out of athletics, and are planning the organization of a girls' basketball team. The idea seems practical and we know we can make it a success if we go into it with the zeal and enthusiasm that the boys show in their athletics. — o (8? PHILOMATHEANS. Since last the Philos appeared in THE MESSENGER, many things have taken place. Initiation of the new members was ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER the main feature on our last meeting. Before this a short program was given. L. Denza's "May Morning," was beautifully and artistically rendered by Miss McAbee. Miss Perry gave an interesting report on the value of foodstuffs, and then the half-fearful, half-mocking new members were brought forth to prove themselves worthy Philos. The boys entered courageously into the terrors and pain of their ordeals, and the girls bore up bravely under nerve-racking experiences. Two new members, Miss Thomesen and Mr. Allison, endeavored to prove by debate with two old members, Miss Shumacher and Mr. Vander Mei, that "Cleanliness Is the Chief Factor in Human Happiness." They won unanimously, and having thus convinced the Philos that they as well as the other new. members, were ready to join any other Board of Health, they were given the opportunity of putting the Society Hall in spick and span order, so under strict supervision, they scrubbed, dusted, polished, vacuum-cleaned, moved and removed everything in sight with eager willingness and surprising dexterity. While the house-cleaning was being done, Miss Perry, who had so ably expounded the values of foodstuffs, their constituents, the most healthful kinds, and the proper ways of cooking them, was asked to repair to the kitchen and there prepare fitting refreshments for the weary assemblage. After we had finished, she and her co-workers returned, bearing upon large trays, large bowls of all kinds of mush,— cold mush, hot mush, oatmeal mush, wheat-hearts mush, rolled oats mush, and corn-meal mush,—and everyone seemed to think —good mush. It must be added, too, that another part of the initiation enjoyed by some, but not all, was that old Philos had thick, yellow Cream on their mush, while new Philos, outwardly smiling, but inwardly yearning, took from an old tin can, blue and watery milk. So, refreshed by the bounteous repast, and warmed by the genial atmosphere, "each homeward wends his weary way." The next meeting was held on November fifth. An interesting program was given, consisting of vocal and instrumental music and a clever playlet. A large number of students attended this meeting, and it was greatly enjoyed by all. o THE THESPIAN CLUB. . The Thespian Dramatic Club started to work this year with seven old members. Several "try-outs" were held, and at the first meeting twelve new members were initiated. The first meeting was held oh Thursday night, October twenty-second. Lytton Swartz, last year's Vice-President, presided. After a very enjoyable program, which consisted of speeches, readings, ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 music and vaudeville stunts, the officers for this year were nominated. Then came the best part of the evening, which included plenty of refreshments, and a social time. Games were pla3red and at a late hour the Club betook themselves to the kitchen, where all kinds of fancy dishwashing stunts were exhibited. At a special meeting held on Tuesday, October twenty-ninth, the following members were elected: President Arthur Smith Vice-President Louis McLaughlin Secretary ' Jessie Hazeltine Treasurer Alma Armstrong Sergeant-at-Arms Naomi Piatt Chairman of the Program Committee Hazel Smith This is one of the most promising groups that ever represented the Thespian Club, and a very successful year is anticipated. The talent is of a high order, so watch for some clever plays. ra y - One of the long-to-be- remembered evenings of the H. L. S. was spent at the home of Dr. Mathes, on High Street, where Mrs. Mathes, assisted by Miss Virginia, rendered the following pipe organ recital: Overture to Lohengrin Wagner Prayer and Cradle Song Guillemant Souvenir Drdla VIOLIN, VIRGINIA MATHES PIANO, MRS. MATHES The Erl King Shubert VIOLIN AND PIANO Solvejg's Lied Grieg Obertass Mazurka ..Wieniawski VIOLIN Chant Negre A. W. Kramer Andantino Lemare To a Wild Rose MacDowell Lafebure, March Wely After the recital everyone gathered around the inviting fireplace and toasted marshmallows to their heart's content. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER A correction to notes in the last issue. The officers elected were as follows: President Joyce Day Vice-President Elizabeth Eggers Secretary Donna Pratt Treasurer Lottie Crawford October fifteenth the regular Alkisiah meeting was held in the club rooms. The first part of the evening was taken up with a short business meeting. Committees were appointed to plan for tile initiation of new members. After the business meeting the following program was given: Piano Solo Lucile Hazen Life and Works of Maurice Maeterlink Donna Pratt The Bluebird (a review) Blanche' Barret Vocal Solo, "Perfect Day" Harriett Mendenhall Maurice Maeterlink on the War Maretta Cook Song _ Club The initiation, which was to take place October twenty-ninth, had to be postponed until November fifth, because of vacation. o — During the past month the Young Women's Christian Association has been continuing their good work, begun in the early part of the year. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER li) The iirst meeting of the month was led by Mrs. Vaughn, who spoke strongly on "The Power of Prayer." The meeting was certainly a great help and inspiration to all present. On October fifteenth, Dr. Stevenson of the Broadway Presbyterian church, gave us an instructive talk on the question of State-wide prohibition. His explanation of Amendment No. 3 enlightened us on the present situation. The meeting of Thursday, October twenty-second, was conducted by four of the girls, who attended the Northwestern Conference at Cohassett Beach last summer. The meeting was truly a "Conference" meeting, for the songs, prayers and texts were those used at the Conference. Those who took part were Vasilla Gebaroff, Aliene Pierce, Joyce Day and Marie Thome-sen. We are going to have another Conference meeting soon; so come girls, and hear more about it. We want you to go next Summer. On Friday night, November twentieth, is our annual membership banquet. This is one of the great events of the school year. If you intend to join the Association during the year, see that you have signed your membership card and paid your dues before the eighteenth. At the Recognition Service, held November fifth, Miss Cha-pin, the Vice-President, presented more than a hundred members. They were received by the President, Miss Nordeen, who gave words of welcome. Miss Knowles, of the Advisory Board, spoke briefly on "The Calling of the Young Women's Christian Association Member." The Week of Prayer, to be held by the World's Young Women's Christian Association, begins November eighth, and continues until November fourteenth. Each evening during the week there will be a meeting held at 4:10, in the usual place of assembly on the third floor. These meetings will close promptly at 4:45. The following are the subjects which will be taken up, and the leaders who will have charge : Sunday—The World Miss Sands Monday—Africa Miss Lawrence Tuesday—America Aliene Pierce Wednesday—Japan and China Miss Paulson Thursday—Australasia Miss Hogle Friday—Europe Miss Willoughby "The World's Association has work in seventy-seven different nations. Practically half of these nations have been engaged in warfare during the past year. There is before us in this week of Prayer, a very definite service to those of our membership whose whose need seems greater than ever before in the history of the Association. Let us pray that the membership of the Young Women's Christian Association in each land may witness to the power of His love and bear in their lives the fruit ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER of the blessings of His peace that women everywhere may recognize their responsibility for righteousness in their national, civil and social life." o Batmwfar-ABtmia (Cluir All good Vancoiwer-Astorians, listen! Here! Now's your chance of all the year! Conic Hallowe'en as sure as fate To Miss Hays' bungalow on Whatcom Lake. Friday, at four-thirty, we'll all be there For a night of Hallowe'en good cheer. This was the substance of our poster down in the front hall and a lucky thirteen responded to the call. The hostess, Lulu Earnst, Marian Yeatman and Gertrude Foley, went out to the cabin early Friday afternoon to get everything in readiness for their guests. Next came Mildred Watts, Bernice Bowers, Ann Brown and Jessie Leiser, who were met at the crossroads by two of the other girls. Ellen McClung found her way alone, although she followed a man all the way. But it was nearly dark when the last of the crowd got off the car at Geneva station, Emma Jackson, Alice Reed and Laura Jeffers, with Weina Grandberg as their guide. x After walking and walking, it seemed miles, Weina decided we were on the wrong road. It was dark now, and the moon was half hidden behind the clouds,—a typical Hallowe'en night. We mustered up courage, however, and inquired our way at a little cabin among the trees. The man of the house, taking pity on four stranded girls, led us to the old familiar gate that opened into the path we knew so well. A big fire roared in the fireplace, and the long table was set awaiting our arrival. We all immediately began to roast "weenies" on the' ends of sticks, in front of the fire, and soon we sat down to a table just covered with good things. How hungry we were, after our long tramp, and how the sandwiches did disappear! And that cake—it melted in our mouths! Supper over, we gathered in a little circle around the fire, where we sang, accompanied by the strains of a violin. We turned out the lights, save the one from the fire, which gleamed in our faces. We told stories, jokes, and performed stunts, each one doing her part. Time to go home came only too soon, and as we left the little cabin, we thought of its owner, for we can truthfully thank Miss Hays for the best time of the season. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 21 ---------- TH£ MESSENGER 21 OUplatt (EnuntQ (Blub Miss Florence Redford and Miss Ethel Milner delightfully entertained the Chelan County Club Saturday, October thirty-lirst. The entertainment and decorations were very suggestive of Hallowe'en. Refreshments were served at The Cave. Miss Eva Roderick, of Wenatchee, who is visiting Miss Edith Brisky, was a guest of the Club. Miss Montgomery has been elected Faculty Advisor of the Club. o—: The first business meeting of the Manual Training Club was held October fifteenth, and plans made for a social and business evening. This meeting was held Monday evening, October twentieth. The meeting was called to order by President Allison. Miss Delia Keeler, County Superintendent of Schools, spoke on the value of Manual Training in the Rural Schools. This was a very interesting talk, and was much appreciated by the members. The first issue of the Club paper appeared at this time. Mr. Jones was Editor-in-Chief, and "The Block Plane" was replete was many good things. We were also favored with a short talk by Miss Everetty who spoke briefly on her campaign for Superintendent of County Schools. The rest of the evening was pleasantly spent in games, and getting acquainted, after which refreshments were served. The next business meeting was held October twenty-second, during the Assembly period. On Monday, November second, the regular meeting of the Club was held in the Manual Training building, and the speaker of the evening was Mr. L. J. Erickson, of the Roeder School, who spoke on "The Presentation of a Practical Problem." After his able presentation, even a novice could have built a "hat rack." Mr. Griffin read the second number of the Club paper, called the "Hat Box," which contained many local "hits and digs." Numerous items of business came before the Club, and were discussed and passed. These meetings have been enjoyed by all and anyone interested in Manual Training is always wel«, come at the meetings. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER CHORAL CLUB. The attendance and enthusiasm is still above par, and we hope it will remain so. During the past month the Choral Club contributed their share toward a Friday morning program. The selections were, "Wanderer's Night Song," and "The Night Bells." The Club is constantly working on new selections, which is an incentive for splendid work in the future. Friday, November sixth, was the date set for an indoor picnic for the members of the Club. This, however, was postponed until after Thanksgiving, owing to the fact that school was held Saturday. November seventh. o GLEE CLUB NOTES. The Glee Club is growing. The last meeting the attendance was the largest and best we have had this semester. Mrs. Thatcher says that we have an excellent Club, and are doing fine work. So get in line, boys, and make this Club the best one the School has produced. We can do it if every fellow takes enough interest in the only boys' club in school to give one hour a week, at a time early enough to leave your evenr ings for other things. Remember, also, that other Clubs meet on this evening, so it will make only one evening for two events. .'There is another thing to remember, too, and that is we meet in the auditorium every Thursday night at 6:30 o'clock. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 BOARD OF CONTROL. At the last meeting of the Board of Control, on November fifth, the reports of the various committees show that the work of the Students' Association is progressing in an excellent manner. Mr. D. P. Hennes reports that four hundred forty persons have subscribed for THE MESSENGER. Let's increase the number to six hundred. We all read THE MESSENGER, SO we all should subscribe for it. Through Mr. C. C. Baughman's business-like management THE MESSENGER is becoming a self-supporting journal. We surely owe Mr. Baughman a vote of thanks. Our Book Store is in a good financial condition, as shown by Mr. A. H. Smith's report. There are still a few athletic tickets left. Be loyal and support school athletics by buying a ticket. Remember that a season ticket admits to all home games throughout the entire year. The following is the financial statement of the Students' Association, as given by our bookkeeper-treasurer, Miss Frances Cochel. Messenger. Fund. Balance in Bank , $ 22.11 Turned in subscriptions 150.25 Balance on hand 172.30 Store Fund. Balance in bank $ 59.74 Deposits 354.95 Bills paid. 198.32 Balance on hand 216.37 General Fund. Rebates $ 500.00 Athletic tickets 158.50 Received from Store fund 75.00 Received from Messenger fund 30.00 Expenses 166.20 Balance on hand 597.30 — o It's generally the man who doesn't know any better who does the things that can't be done. You see the blamed fool doesn't know that it can't be done, so he goes ahead and does it.—Charles Austin Bates. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 24 ---------- 1 u / D D a a 24 THE MESSENGER mi mi inr r - in -SOCIETY. °D EBB • » • " gt; ' • •-• ' ^ n w»/«r^?r' j.L-iM'^i.aum-1 n«a ii,jj« i a c a a B— Who said the Normal was dead? Whoever it was, can get over his pessimism by attending some of the social functions. The Juniors gave a rousing good "mixer" to the members of the Class and the football boys of N. S. High, Everett and Ferndale. First they assembled in the auditorium, where an elaborate program was given and then went to the gym., where the mixing began. The evening ended with the serving of refreshments, tD which all did full justice. The Facully, not wishing to be outdone, gave a reception to Dr. and Mrs. Nash, at the Chamber of Commerce, October twenty- third. The rooms were beautifully decorated with yellow chrysanthemums. Music was furnished by Normal girls. Refreshments were served during the evening. It is a custom for Edens Hall to keep open house one evening of the school year in order to show7 the public the general plan of the dormitory. This year the event occurred on Saturday evening, October twen-ty-fourth, from eight to ten. The receiving line consisted of the President of the Edens Hall girls, Miss Vernie Smith, President, Miss Elsie Ridlen, Vice-President, the Dean of Women, Miss F. S. Hays, and Mrs. Powell. Ushers led visitors through all the rooms from garret to cellar, and then into the diningroom, where punch and wafers were served. Everyone present reported a good time. Hallowe'en was observed in a delightful manner by the Seniors. Invitations were extended to the husbands and wives of the married members of the Class. (The Seniors must be ottering inducements to its members in this direction.) At eight o'clock sharp, the Seniors were led to the new gym., which was decorated to represent Hades. Hideous howls were heard. After solemnly listening to the laws of Hades, all marched to the old gym., where the real fun was had. After we had listened to a most awful ghost story, the grand march was held. Refreshments were served and games were played. Everyone reported a most delightful evening. Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm; it is the real allegory of the tale of Orpheus; it moves stones, it charms brutes. 'Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it.—Bulwer. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 It would be very difficult indeed.to. express adequate appreciation of the good things we have heard this month from the rostrum. Beginning with Mrs. Sampson, recently from Hawaii, tho formerly of our own school we have listened to the best of things at assembly, till we wonder what could possibly be better. Mrs. Sampson comes from the schools of Hawaii and, accompanying herself on a native instrument much like a mandolin, sang some Hawaiian songs, which were singularly sweet and plaintive. At the next assembly Miss Drake took her part on the program as a Faculty member, by singing the best loved of the songs by Carrie Jacobs Bond. Miss Edens talked about our modern poets of note, calling it an introduction to the delightful, rendition by Mrs. Smith, of some of the poems of these authors. The morning of the twenty-third was marked by the mysterious absence and sudden appearance of the Seniors, who proclaiming their presence and abundance of "style." The Choral Club sang for us, and Mr. Epley interested us all in the ambition of making money by raisinlg "hot house lambs." He pointed out the great possibilities for agricultural graduates. We are glad to discover that so many of our Faculty are musical, and were especially pleased to listen to the head of the Manual Training department in his vocal recital, assisted by Mrs. Gebaroff. Mr. Haig Arklin, who was here during the Summer, repeated his lecture on the masterpieces of art. Mrs. Engberg's department would be more than full if we were sure that each would be able to make his violin speak as did her pupil, Mildred Robinson, the morning of the twenty-eighth. o ffitbrarg Nntea In order to get at the causes of the European war, one must study the political, historical and commercial conditions of the countries involved and their relations to each other. The following books, nearly all of which have been written within the last fifteen years, will give this information : Andrews, C. M.—Historical Development of Modern Europe. Braeq, J. C.—France under the Republic. Cambridge Modern History—Restoration. Garnet, L. M.—Turkey of the Ottoman. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Hagen, C. D.—Europe Since 1815. Hawkesworth, C. E. M.—Last Century in Europe. 1914-1910. Litchenberger, Henri—Germany and its Evolution in Modern Times. Miller, William—Ottoman Empire. Muller—Political History of Recent Times. Noble, Edmund—Russia and the Russians. Ollivier, Emile—Franco-Prussian War and Its Hidden Causes. Phillips, Alison—Modern Europe, 1815-1899. Rose, J. H.—Development of European Nations, 1870-1900. Slater, Gilbert—Making of Modern England. Stillman, W. J.—Union of Italy, 1815-1895. Tower, Charles—Germany of To-day. Williams, H. W.—Russia of the Russians. The following magazine articles, though not the best, are representative of those dealing with many phases of the war: Hutchinson, Woods—Following the Red Trail. Saturday Evening Post, October 10, 1914. Norman, Sir Henry—Armageddon—Forging for Great Peace. Scribner's, October, 1914. Usher, R. G.—Fundamental Aspects of the War. North Amerian Review, October, 1914. Usher, R. G.—Reasons Behind the War. Atlantic Monthly, October, 1914. Van Norman, L. E.—Europe at War; Backgrounds and Mainsprings of the Struggle. Review of Reviews, September, 1914. War Manual—Facts everyone needs to know about the causes of the War; the Armies, Navies, Finances and Principal Characteristics of the Countries Involved. 100 illustrations, maps and index. World's Work, September and October, 1914. o — THE JANITOR. Who goes to school the whole day long And never does a thing that's wrong? The Janitor! But if we'd ever break a rule, Who yells, "You'd better leave this school?" The Janitor! Who scolds if we talk or smile, Yet talks himself most all the while? The Janitor! Who gets you lectured after class, If down the hall in noise you pass? The Janitor! Who gets the pay for all this pain While we endure the mental strain? The Janitor! . —Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 The Adelphia View, Seattle (Oct.)—You could have a much better paper if you tried. Cuts help a paper. "What's the Use?" is a good write-up, as well as being very interesting. The Bulletin (May)—We were glad to get your issue, and will enjoy counting it as one of our exchanges. Your May issue is good, though we would advise putting it in book, rather than magazine form. Think it over! The Criterion, Kent (May)—Your paper is certainly good. It is one of the best we have received in a long time. Your staff is evidently a most able one, and should be, commended on their good selection of material. Kodak, Everett—Why not leave out some of your jokes in the different class departments, and,a few7 more cuts would help greatly. Your Foreign Language department is interesting. Comet, Milwaukee (November)—You have a good book. The "Land of Rain" sketch is a fine one, and the poem, "Jack Frost," is taking. The place for advertisements is in the back of the book. , Lewis and Clark Journal, Spokane—We liked your number very much, especially your jokes. You certainly have a good cartoonist in L. Curtis. His good work has helped the attractiveness of your paper. The Review, McMinnville College, Oregon—The best and only place for your ads. is the back of the book. If this were done, your edition would be greatly improved. You have a good book, but we don't like the arrangement. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER Rouser, Madison, Minn., (Sept.)—You have a good cover. Your two stories are also good, biit you have too many ads for the size of your paper, and I'm sure you could find much more material. The Prospect, Fresno, Calif., (June)—Your Exchange Department is novel and interesting, and your book as a whole is excellent. Crescent, Newberg, Oregon—You have a semi-monthly, "The Freshman's First Impression" is especially good; also "The Last Attack," which required of the author some imagination. He may be the inventor yet; who knows? Whims, Broadway High, Seattle—We enjoyed reading your so-called "Funny Fits." You have a most excellent paper, and we were glad to count it as one of our exchanges. o Normal wins! October 17, the Blue and White football team won a hard-fought game from Ferndale High, on the local institution's athletic field. Heavy showers made the field a. small lake, and kept a large proportion of the team's supporters at home. Added to this was a high wind, which kept everybody from getting too warm. The crowd, though small, was enthusiastic, and cheers could now and then be heard for the school and for the team. Meek, who played left guard, was taken out of the game, with a badly strained shoulder. Haracich played a good game at end, even though he w7as handicapped by a sprained ankle. Bowman, right tackle, made a telling run on a free fumble. Wold, fullback, also played a strong game. Olson, fullback for Ferndale, made several good gains through the Normal line and Drake, left half, also played a no-. ticeable game for the visitors. For fifty-nine and a quarter minutes the two elevens fought each other without either being able to score. During the last minute Olson attempted a punt from behind his goal line. Hermann broke through the Ferndale line and blocked an otherwise C ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER perfectly good kick. The Normal secured the ball and scored a safety, which netted them two points. The remaining three-quarters of a minute was uneventful and the final score was Normal 2, Ferndale 0. The Blue and White's line-up was as follows: F. Herrmann, c; Platz, rg.; Bowman, rt.; Haracich, re.; Meek, lg.; Neiswrender, It.; Beck, le.; Aitken, qb.; Croy, rh.; Larson, lh.; Wold, f.; Kelly and E. Hermann substituted for Larson and Meek, respectively. Plaster, referee; Dahlquist, umpire. October twenty-fourth the football representatives of the Hill School journeyed to the city of Everett, where they met and were defeated by the High School team. The feature of the game was the rapidity with which the Everett team crossed the line for touchdowns. The Blue and White was surely trampled in the dust and gravel on that eventful day. The Normal boys were unable to play open plays against the faster team, and though good gains were made through the Everett line, the ball was either lost on downs or fumbled before a touchdown could ))• made. The game was a gentleman's game throughout, both teams playing the brand of football that makes the game a pleas-use to spectators. The Normal, beaten, played a game that a winner might well be proud of. The final score was, Everett, 97; Normal, 0. The Normal line-up was as followrs: Xidball, c ; Herrmann, rg.; Platz, rt.; Haracich, re.; E. Herrmann, lg.; Neiswender, It.; Beck, le.; Aiken, qb.; Croy, rh.; Larson, lh.; Wold, f.; Breakey substituted for Haracich and relieved Herrmann at guard, when Smith played end, and Callahan played guard one quarter, and Kelly substituted for Larson at half. Michel, referee; Lewis, umpire. Coach Carver has surely had a number of eligibles for the hospital this season: Captain Tidball was the first to get crippled, in the game against Ferndale, at Lynden. Haracich was next. His ankle was sprained in a scrimmake against the High School. Bowman was out with a poisoned hand for some time; Aitken has a very bad arm, the elbow joint being injured, and may be out of the game for the rest of the season; Meek was injured in the Ferndale game, and can play no more this Fall; F. Herrmann had a bone in his hand broken in the Everett game; Neiswender got a badly torn hand in the scrimmage with the High School, and a very black eye in the Everett game. Larson was troubled with a strained shoulder for several weeks. Platz is out of the game with a bad wrist. A ligiment was torn loose, and the bone badly bruised in a scrimmage with the High School. In spite of this aggregation of cripples, Coach Carver has put out the team which held the Mount Vernon Athletic Club to a no-score game, October 31. This team was the same which defeated the Normal a few weeks ago with a score of 10 to 0. The ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 game was very interesting from start to finish. Though the field was very wet and the ball slippery, causing many fumbles of passes, the Normal boys played a good game against their heavier opponents. The ball was very near the goal line of both teams several times, but by holding each other on downs, the team, whose goal was in danger, would get the ball and kick back down the field, thereby prolonging the excitement. Joe Harter, a former H. S. C. star was in the visitor's lineup., He looked as big as a small mountain, and the players say that he was just about as immovable. Jenny and Nichols were the ground gainers for the Mount Vernon boys, but to offset this we had Beck and Breaky, ends, with Tidball, center, to break up many of their plays before they had started. Croy, Wold and Larson in the backfield deserve their share of glory for the way they played the game, always stopping the play before many yards had been made. Bowman and Neiswender played splendidly at tackle, as did Shold and Kelly at guard. Haracich did well at quarter. The teams lined up as follows: Normal—Breakey, re.; Bolman, rt.; Kelley, rg.; Capt. Tidball, c ; Neiswender, It.; Shold, lg.; Beck, le.; Haracich, qb.; Wold, f.; Croy, rh,; Larson, lh. Mt. Vernon—Anderson, re.; Harter, rt.; E. Cameron, rg.; B. Cameron, c ; Schroeger, lg.; Fader, It.; Montgomery, le.; Capt. Jenny, qb.; Grube, f.; Nichols, rh.; White, lh. No substitutes for Normal. Cline substituted for Grube and Flower for White for Mt. Vernon. Referee, Dr. Turner. Twelve minute quarters. In this game, as in all others which the Blue and White have played, there were no disputes and no ill feeling between the opposing players. Both teams deserve much praise for their sportsmanlike game. Basketball season will soon be on, and already challenges are floating about between organizations of the school. o GIRLS' ATHLETICS. Basketball practice has been started by both the Senior and Junior girls and both teams have had a good turnout. Freshmen and Sophomore classes are going to start their practices soon. The Senior girls practice at foUr-ten on Mondays. Mary Reese is the Manager and Arthur Smith, the Coach. The Junior girls practice at three-twenty on Tuesday. The Junior Manager is Miss Skalley. Miss Nickerson is assisting both teams. A great deal of rivalry has already been shown between the classes and interesting games are scheduled io be played in the Kline Cup series. Miss Nickerson has given us hope of hockey games for the girls, to be played on the football field, when not in use for football practice. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER D. Hennes—"Say, Ben Tidball, did you swipe my psychology ?" " ' Ben—"When I get so low as to swipe a psychology, I want someone to string me up." Miss Baxter—"Where do the children make their association of the old and the new material?" A. Smith—"In their minds." Miss Heere—"Clarence, where do you divide the word 'apple?' " Clarence Bjorlie—"Between the core." K. M.—"All authors are not the same in that theory, are they?" Dr. Deerwester—By no means; this author and I differ." After the Everett game they said that Victor was aching ', AitUen) from head to foot. Miss Baxter—"After you've been on a visit and eating all things at all hours, what is the tendency?" ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 Mr. Epley (in Assembly)—"The cows in Canada have their tails and ears frozen, and this is just what the yak would like. —I mean the weather." Mr. Hunt (in Botany)—"Does hardhack have summer buds or is it just the plants that bear fruits?" Miss Paulsen—"I don't know what you mean by hard-tack, Mr. Hunt." Miss Sherry—"Miss Boucher, have you prepared the story of 'Psyche?' " Brilliant Senior—"No, Miss Sperry, I looked in every psychology in the building and couldn't find it." —o— "The Arabs always treat their guests to boiling hot strong coffee as soon as they are seated in tiny china cups, and they sip it very slowly."—Written by a Senior, loo. —o— Miss Meade—"Can you see out of one eye as good as you can out of the other?" Student—"Oh, yes; better!" — o— Frank—"Jason, can I use your towel when you get through with it?" Jason Nevins—"Naw, I've got to wash that towel myself." —c— Mr. Moodie (demonstrating a machine)—"Now, I suppose you all see that this machine is turned by a crank?" Mr. Carver—"Frank, did you take a bath to-night?" Frank (much startled):—"No, is there one missing?" Miss Baxter says to begin work at nine and go to bed at twelve. Let's have her for Dean! ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER Mr. Deerwester—"What is heresy?" Miss Egtvet—"I know but I—can't—tell. Dr. Deerwester—"Oh, we don't mind." Said the Freshman, "Watch me grow!" Said the Sophie, "Help me through." Said the Junior, "Give me grace!" Said the Senior—"Let me go." Miss Edens (noticing a number of empty seats)-—"Look at all the absent people." Helen—"What squeezer was it that wandered painfully up and down the halls of the Dormitory all one Monday forenoon?" Grace—"It was the mop squeezer." Of all sad words of voice or pen The saddest of all are, "Write plans again." Teacher—"W-ho can tell me of two famous men who were boys together?" Johnny—"I can; the Siamese twins." Second Grade Language Lesson on Dutch Windmills. Teacher—"Can anyone in the class speak German?" Marie—"I can't, but my papa and mama can." Teacher—"Then your parents must be Germans?" Marie—"Oh, no! We are all Presbyterians except my biggest brother,—he's a carpenter." Plain Facts. Mr. Gebaroff (in Manual Training)—"I am going to present a practical problem to you. It is a shoe rack. It will hold three pairs of shoes. You may not need it now, but some day you will." ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 EDENS HALL. Annual open house was observed on Friday evening, October twenty-fourth, when the young ladies of Edens Hall were at home to the Faculty, the student body and friends of the Normal from eight to ten. The Hall was attractively decorated for the occasion in the house colors, Yellow and Green. In the receiving line were Miss Verne Smith, House President, Miss Elsie Ridlen, Vice-President; Miss Hays, Dean of Women, and Mrs. Powell, House Matron. A large number of the faculty, student body and friends of the Normal called, and were ushered from garret to kitchen and storerooms by the young ladies of the Hall. The punch bowl was presided over by Miss Elida Nordeen, Miss Marion Haycox and Miss Pauline Paulson. Miss Frances Riggs left on October twenty-ninth for Taco-ma, to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Selby. On October twenty-eighth the Eaia Biia Pies were entertained by Bess McGuire and Muriel Wood. The center of attraction was "eats." The party broke up in the wee hours of the morning. The following girls spent vacation at their respective homes: Jean Hicker, Helena Rowse, Lillian Lederle, Mollie Eisner, Verne Smith, Cora Hanse, Blanch Dellinger, Jessie Hazeltine. Where does Helen Schumaker get her furs for the winter? What does lone Owen shoot when she goes hunting? The Misses Ellen McClurg and Gertrude Foley gave a spread in honor of Miss Winnifred Hazen, Alice McGawn and Mabel Tillman on November first. The remains of Johnny Skeleton Bones smelt the odor of genuine coffee and emerged from the death chamber in time to spoil the flashlight picture. Lost, Strayed or Stolen—"Timmy," from the third floor. Why is it Bess falls upstairs when she sees a man? lone Owen's mother from Everett visited her a few days, the week of "Open Dorm.' Among other guests the past few weeks, have been Miss Winifred Hazen and cousin from Seattle, Miss Winnifred Hicker from Tacoma, Delsie Tooker's sister, and her husband from Clear Lake, and Mabel Tillman from Seattle. Mrs. Tyler from Lawrence also visited her daughter, Harriet. Are monocles the latest fad? Ask the third floor girls. After "Open Dorm."—Miss A., on her knees, searching frantically under the bed for lesson plans: "Oh, B.! Let's never clean up again!" Harriet Tyler entertained some of her friends at her home in Lawrence, where they attended a Hallowe'en program. If any one wishes to knowr whether or not they had a good time, ask them. . Ghosts, goblins, shades of Caesar, Banquo, Hamlet's father, the Headless Horseman, and all the witches from Shakespeare's ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER time to those conspicuous in Salem's history, held a reunion at Edens Hall on All Souls Day. From eight until twelve they conversed and froliced and during the course of the evening proved undisputably that shades have appetites more healthy than mortals. As the shades appeared on the campus they were greeted with weird noises from the dimly lighted hall. The hostesses, conscious that the guests were not accustomed to modern furniture, seated them in a circle on the parlor floor. There they were entertained by the dismally chanted history of one of their own number. Even they themselves felt thrills running down their transparent spinal columns when the clammy bones were thrust in their laps, the glassy eyes in their hands. It is reported that even the masculine ghosts fell into a swoon. A gaily dressed Gypsy maid revealed the past, present and future to all who crossed her palm with silver. The climax of the evening was reached when the guests were led through the Death Chamber, where "Brom Bones" and his fellow compatriots held sway. When the diningroom was reached old-time Hallowe'en refreshments were served. After an evening of games the ghosts departed with the promise to return again next year on All Saints Day. 0 RIZWAN. Miss Hattie Goodmanson spent several days at her home in Point Roberts the latter part of the month. The fact that so many of the young ladies of the school spent October twenty-ninth, thirtieth and thirty-first in their various homes or with friends, might indicate that the social life of Normal circles was diminished during the vacation of Hallowe'en. This, however, was not the case. Many delightful affairs were given for the girls of High, Garden and Forest Streets. Miss Luella Whitaker's attractive home at 604 High Street was the scene of a merry gathering on Saturday evening, October thirty-first, for the girls of Rizwan and Bide-a-Wee. The Hallowe'en motif was very cleverly carried out, using black cats, witches and owls,—maple leaves in yellow hues adding a touch of bright color to the weird scenes. A witch, in the "Cave of Black Cats," told fortunes during the evening, and Miss Parks, one of the out-of-town guests, delighted the girls with several vocal numbers. A dainty collation was served at eleven o'clock by the hostess, assisted by her sister, Mrs. F. C. Sheafer, of San Diego, California, and Miss Ella Sirginson. The invited guests were: Misses Mary L. Jensen, Margaret McCarthy, Nellie Doo-little, Hazel Davis, Flora Douglass, Mabel Wood, Leola Hallock, Clara Fagstad, Mary Sturm, Blanche Barrett, Rose Peterson, ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 Lonetta Murphy, Hattie Goodmanson, Mina Berto, Mildred Perry, Isabel Perry, Bertha Whitaker, Mone'tta Cook, Edith Park, Helen Brown, and Mrs. P. T. Lee. Miss Hazel Davis and Miss Mae Reynolds visited with their parents in Bremerton, the first of October, spending a pleasant week-end at home. Among the Des Moines who spent the vacation days at home were Miss Mina Berto and Miss Markwell. Miss Blanche Barrett was the guest of friends in Sedro- Woolley, during the latter part of October. Mrs. J. E. Mitchell entertained Miss Elsie Perry as a member of a Hallowe'en week-end party. Miss Isabel Perry visited in Van Buren during the vacation afforded Normal students while the U. E. A. was held in Tacoma. Mrs. P. T. Lee, Jr., of Everett, who spent a week during the past month with her sister, Miss Hallock, was the guest of honor at several little informal parties, during her stay in our midst. o JENKINS' HALL. AUTUMN SONG. Strong, Oh strong, the Autumn's pulse beats, And here in my heart an echo repeats The year's invitation: "Come, oh, come, And join with heart-fervor the World's Autumn Song: "Glorious things the months have given Glorious things, and bright and true, Bright with Love's brightness and true with true living, Warmed by the sunshine and bathed in Love's dew. Strong, Oh strong, the Autumn's pulse beats, Life calling life, and deep unto deep. I hear ye! I answer! I come, I come! And join with heart-fervor the World's Autumn Song: "Glorious things the months have given More glorious promises yet we view. Sweets of existence! Oh, joy to the living, When all life drops sorrow and looks to the New!" A. H. V. Miss Irene Miller enjoyed a visit from her brother, last week-end. Miss Beulah Hadfield spent her vacation at.the homes of Irene Miller and Susan Steele, of Sedro-Woolley. On Sunday several young people from the Rome district ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER called on our chaperone. The girls of the Hall were invited in and the afternoon passed in music and singing and a general good time. Mary Forrey, a former J. U. G., was present also. September 29, 30, 31. Oh, dear! Nearly every one has gone home to mother and chicken pie! Only four of us to remain. How desolate the halls that were wont to ring with girlish laughter. The stillness fairly "hollers." But there are some compensations after all. We have at least one lesson prepared for Monday and the football game, all of which are entirely too good to miss. Miss Beulah Hadfield's parents, from Custer, spent Sunday and Monday with her. We are glad to add to the J. U. G. a new member, Mrs. Vaughn. Sunday evening: The girls wander in by ones and twos, all of them the worse for their happy and strenuous vacations. o ELEGY. (Written in a Normal School, on a Rainy Autumn Afternoon.) The buzzards toll the knell of darkening day, The "plodders" with reluctance stop awhile, The bolder youths are urging maidens gay In corners dim the moments to beguile. Across the campus one youth plods his way, His muddled brain is in a giddy whirl, Too long he lingered o'er his U. S. A., Another youth is whispering with his girl. So fades the dreary day upon our sight; The class-rooms all a spooky stillness hold, Save where some loudly whispering knights On love, on life, their flimsy thoughts unfold. While from the second hall's protruding gloom Poor Lew unto our stalwart Coach complains— Two hundred tickets heaped in yonder room, Two hundred fail to cheer the Normal games. Along the lockers, dreary, in somber shade, Crammed with past papers in a confused heap, Each in its dingy spot, rejected laid, Those plans the supervisors refused to keep. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER 39 Epilogue and Moral Combined. The boast of "A-{-", the pomp of power, All that beauty, all that wit e'er gave, A wait alike the inevitable hour,— The task of teaching leads one to the grave. The following extracts from Elbert Hubbard's Roycrofl Dictionary, appear to be singularly significant in their application to this school. Spinsterhood: An achievement, not a disgrace. Lovers: Unconscious comedians. Savages: Men who like to go to war. Reputation: A bubble which a man bursts when he tries to blow it for himself. Learn: To add to one's ignorance by extending the knowledge we have of the things we can never know. Laughter: The sound you hear when you chase your hat down the street. Home: A place where we go to change our clothes so as to go somewhere else." Has Been: Any man who thinks he has arrived. Happiness: A habit,—cultivate it. Forum: A safety valve for letting out superfluous air. Hen: The only animal in Nature that can lay around and make money. Independence: An achievement, not a bequest. -o- If we continue borrowing for work from sleep, though we may postopone a settlement for years, the final and inevitable result will be physical and mental bankruptcy.—Quarles. Mrs. Smith (in Expression Class)—"There now, catch your man." Leola H. (in stage whisper)—"You catch a man up here." ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page 40 ---------- THE MESSENGER WHITE AND BLUE. (Air: Alma Mater.) Far above the Bay's blue waters Stands our own Sehome, Guarded all around by mountains, Crowned by Baker's dome. Nestling there among the grandeur Reigns the White and Blue, Colors of our Alma Mater, Hail, all hail, to you! Here the youth from farm and seashore Gather for the year; Learning truth that shall be cherished, Forming friendships dear. Soon the ties must all be severed, But they leave with you Happy memories and best wishes For the White and Blue! Hippety Hip! Kazip, Kazip! Hippety Hip! Kazip, Kazip! Hurray! Hurray! Balay! Balay! Bellingham Normal Bellingham Bay. Skookum Turn Turn, Kush Wa-Wa! Skookum Turn TumyKush Wa-Wa! Bellingham Normal, Rah! Rah! Rah! ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [x] ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us find pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellinghain, Wash. MHCKUN Dress Goods and Silks. Laces, Notions and Ribbons. Underwear. Hosiery. Muslin Underwear. 1320 TO 1331 COMMERCIAL STREET [L When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xi] ---------- PARTY A„D EVENING PRICED VERY REASONABLE AT READY 12 WEAR NEW STYLES ARRIVING DAILY Use Owl Drugs The Rexall Store AWT PHARMACY V ^ • • Mm4 Correr Dock and Hofly Streets Phone 556-723. Free Delivery. B. S: E. Women's Upstairs Store , o P e r NSI,Seu ; i t o A" Sample Suits, Coats, Skirts and Shoes COME UP—OUR PRICES ARE DOWN Quackenbush Bldg., Dock and Holly When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xii] ---------- CLASS PINS Let Us Figure On Your Class-Pin Order Designs and Estimates Gladly Furnished Prices Lowest, First Class Workmanship Mailer Aspltind JEWELERS Next to First National Bank 'Christmas Gifts Suitable for All." • THE - BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BELLINGHAM - WASHINGTON CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $475,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, 4 PER CENT INTEREST PAID SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS - BOXES TO RENT OFFICERS VICTOR A. ROEDER, PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCCUSH, VICE PRESIDENT F. F. HANDSCHY. CASHIER H. P. JUKES E. P. SANFORD E. D. BATES ASSISTANT CASHIERS DIRECTORS WM. G. BROWN WM. MCCUSH F. F. HANDSCHY GEORGE NOLTE E. L. GAUDETTE CHAS. F. ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xiii] ---------- R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L.THOMAS THOIDAS St SIMPSON LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES FOR SALE Bellingham Washington SEND YOUR ROUGH DRY TO THE StHOMt LAUNDRY Family 5c per Pound Individuals _ 8c per Pound JOHNSON KOPPERDAHL, Props. Phone 2532 934-36 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. Elizabeth Warren Telephone 558 Bellingham Art Store Embroidering, Stamping, Fancy Articles 1310 BAY STREET Bellingham - - - Washington When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xiv] ---------- Northwest Hardware Company Shelf and Heavy Hardware Sporting Goods and Cutlery 213-215 West Holly Street. , Bellingharn, Wash. Paramount Pictures at T H E G R A N D The Grand is the Home of the Jack London and Mary Pick-ford Productions Exclusively. MAKE SWEET GROCERY COMPANY YOUR TRADING PLACE THIS YEAR We carry Home-Made Cooking, Fresh Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. SWEET GROCERY COMPANY Phones 417-418 1021 Elk Street Bellingham's Musical Headquarters Sheet Music, Phonographs, Pianos Alaska Building - - 210 East Holly St. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xv] ---------- THE Thanksgiving Meal tastes better when cooked on a Gas Range There's the assurance that everything will be done "to a turn," due to the even baking, when gas is the fuel. * * * Puget Sound Traction/Light Power Co. PIKE BLOCK Pickering: Hardware Co. PHONE 225 We are exclusive agents for the celebrated Stall Dean Sporting Goods. Ask for Catalog also. WE CAN FILL YOUR MANY REQUIREMENTS IN HARDWARE, PLUMBING, PAINTS, OILS, AND GLASS If it's Anything in RURE FOOD Ring Us Up "\x7~ilson-lsrobles-Barr Co. HOLLY STREET When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xvi] ---------- ELECTION IS OVER BUT The Normal Grocery IS STILL ON THE JOB Have you tried one of those famous 5c pies yet? It's a wise nickel that invests in one of them. Alexander Noyes Proprietors TEL. 1041 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xvii] ---------- Pacific Steam Laundry ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a strictly hand work department. Our bleaching which is harmless to your linen is made by electricity - - - - - WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone 268— Phone 268 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS BELLINGHAM OFFICE ' LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office, • 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. THE REMAINING NUMBERS OP THE Normal School Lecture Course FOR 1914-15 ARE January 23—Concert of International Operatic Company. April 1—Lecture by Dr. Thomas E. Greene, "America, the World's Peacemaker.'' Later In April—Lecture by Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gil-man, "A Wider Industrial Field for Women." * * SINGLE NUMBERS 50c THREE NUMBERS $1.00 When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xviii] ---------- Office Phone 975 Res. Phone 907 DR. T. M. BARLOW Dentist Rooms 335-36-37, First National Bank Building Bellingham, Washington DR. C. A. HUGHES OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 209-10 Exchange Building Graduate Los Angeles College of Osteopathy Phone 107-2217 Phone 1634 2°4-5 Alaska Building, Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9 to 12 in., 1:30 to 4:30 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment. BELLINGHAM - • WASHINGTON HAVE THE S. B. IHISH COMPANY ESTIMATE ON YOUR Printing ai?d Engraving S. B. IRISH PRINTING GO. 1311 Railroad Ave. Established 24 Years "Everything In Printing that is Good" \ THE CHVE .". STANDS FOR ALL THAT IS BEST IN Confectionery 1288 ELK STREET BELLINGHAM When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xix] ---------- BROKE YOUR GLASSES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult u at once. Our iron-bound guarantee is as good as a government bone1 that we can give you relief. PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The eyes must be examined by an Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Eye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses alone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if. they do need glasses. We Can Fit the Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. \A/I I Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xx] ---------- HARTER WELLS' PIANO HOUSE "Bellingham's Local Piano House." ALL THE LATER POPULAR AND CLASSICAL MUSIC Come in and let us play the "Hits" for You. Glad to Do It POPULAR MUSIC 15c; 7 FOR $1.00 NORHAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1236 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington O Y E A R T M E T A U W O R K E R S We have the stones, precious, semi-precious and glass, as you please, and prices to please. WE DO STONE CUTTING Bring us any rough stones and minerals you may have, and we will cut and polish to fit the mounting. CLASS PINS A SPECIALTY This is the place to do your Christmas Shopping. LUDWIG COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS 1309 Dock Street. Opp. Metropolitan Theatre MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET Immense Stock Prompt Service * * Satisfaction Guaranteed ---------- Messenger - 1914 November - Page [xxi] ---------- You of exacting taste who want complete satisfacteon with your glasses, will appreciate the care that is given to the small details that go to make eyeglass satisfaction by Woll, the Exclus-sive Optometrist Optician, 205 West Holly St. A.. H. Montgomery SELL ALL r 11 T I KINDS OF | U L L Phone 1555. CHR/STMAS RHOTOS WILL PLEASE THE "HOME FOLKS" MORE THAN ANY OTHER GIFT YOU CAN SEND THEM. COME IN EARLY FOR YOUR SITTINGS, BEFORE OUR BIG RUSH IS ON. 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Identifier: wwu:33293
Title: WWU Board minutes 1914 November
Date: 1914-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1914 November.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1914-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1914WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1914 Volume 05 - Page 065 1914-11-11 The Board of Trustees met in regular session at their office in the Normal School. Present; Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the Principal and the Secretar
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Show more1914-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1914WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1914 Volume 05 - Page 065 1914-11-11 The Board of Trustees met in regular session at their office in the Normal School. Present; Trustees Barlow and Olsen, the Principal and the Secretary. The minutes of the meeting of October 19th were read and directed to omit the words "School Nurse" from the 2d paragraph on page 64. The minutes were then approved. RESIGNATION OF MISS SPEARIN A communication was received from Miss Laura Spearin, assistant to the Registrar, in which she tendered her resignation ? that position, to take effect Jan. 1, 1915. The Board signified their regret at being asked to consider this request, and expressing their appreciation of Miss Spearin's faithful services, reluctantly accepted her resignation as requested. THANKS TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Secretary was directed to tender to the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce an expression of its high appreciation of the courtesy of the Chamber in granting the use of its elegant rooms for the occasion of the reception given in honor of Dr. G. W. Nash October 23, 1914, by the Trustees and Faculty of this School. REPORTS TO STATE AUDITOR The Secretary reported having forwarded Oct. 20, the report biennially called for by the State Auditor for that date, such report giving a classified statement of the expenditures of this institution for the expired portion of the current biennium, also ? classified estimate of the needs for the coming biennium. The Secretary also reported having duly transmitted to the State Audit auditor the miscellaneous property report called for for Nov. 1, 1914. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT FOR THE LIBRARY The Principal reported the need of an additional assistant to the Librarian, and suggested that a student be employed for ?6 hours a week, including Saturday, at a compensation of $3 per week, the library to be kept open from 9 to 12 a. m. and 1 to 4 ?. m. on Saturdays. The suggestion was adopted by the Board. MINUTES OF JULY 29 SUPPLEMENTED On motion a further memorandum of business transacted at the meeting of July 29 was added to the minutes of that date. VOUCHER CHECK ACCOUNTING OF MISS HOGLE The accounting of contingent V. C. #1958 for $10 issued to Miss Hogle, of the art department, was presented and approved. BILLS AUDITED AND ALLOWED The following bills which had been presented were audited and allowed upon various funds as follows: Revolving Fund Payment Approved G. W. Nash - 18.55. G. W. Nash - 10.90. G. W. Nash - .50. G. W. Nash - 5.60. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1914 Volume 05 - Page 066 1914-11-11 FOR Payment from Revolving Fund Dan Campbell - 4.50. C. A. Griffith and Co. - 9.00. E. T. Trimble City Treas. - 17.75. S. J. Myers - 3.25. Stewart and Holmes Drug Co. - 6.51. E. T. Mathes Book Co. - 8.50. Pacific Steam Laundry - 10.90. Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 17.50. Postmaster, Bellingham - 1.00. Bellingham Truck Co. - 3.25. Clark Electric Co. - 8.84. Morse Hardware Co. - 4.12. Bellingham Sash and Door Co. - 3.20. Chas. Stanbra - .80. The Leader Dry Goods Co. - .68. Union Printing B. and S. Co. - .24. For Payment by Local Voucher Sweet Grocery Co. - 194.92. Peter Frank - 2.25. Mike Ponti and Co. - 4.00. Normal Cash Grocery - 2.00. Sweet Grocery Co. - 15.55. F. W. Woolworth Co. - 4.80. Sanitary Meat Market - .60. Frye and Co. - 1.40. York Addition Market - 216.55. Bellingham Cider and Vinegar Co. - 4.00. Montague and McHugh - 1.25. Pacific Steam Laundry - 17.95. The Pacific Tel. and Telg. Co. - 6.00. S. Theil - 13.00. Ford Creamery Co. - 147.00. E. T. Trimble City Treas. - 6.25. P. S. Traction Light and Power Co. - 26.85. Mrs. A. H. Pratt - 6.80. B. B. Furniture Co. - 250.55. Thos. Nelson and Sons - 5.00. American Physical Ed. Assn. - 3.00. S. P. Tapping - 1.75. Seth A. Atwood Paint Co. - .50. Sun Drug Co. - 17.95. Northwest Hardware Co. - 17.45. Barnhart Bros. and Spindler - 1.27. Union Printing Bdg. and Stat'y Co. - 1.50. Aida Uddenberg - 16.50. The Wilson-Nobles-Barr Co. - 106.95. Bellingham Truck Co. - 3.90. Bellingham Truck Co. - 23.30. E. H. Sheldon and Co. - 47.71. Morse Hardware Co. - .40. T. S. Berkeley - 19.72. For Payment by State Voucher P. S. Traction Light and Power Co. - 42.35. Standard Oil Company - 169.86. The Board then adjourned. The foregoing minutes were read and approved. ##
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Identifier: wwu:11598
Title: Messenger - 1914 October
Date: 1914-10-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1914_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS CQ • m 20S-208 VT. HOLLY STHBET ^*^^ B BELLINGHAM'S LOWEST PRICED CLOAK AND SUIT HOUSE OUR LOW PRICES WILL APPEAL TO ALL WHO KNOW VALUES OO
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Show more1914_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS CQ • m 20S-208 VT. HOLLY STHBET ^*^^ B BELLINGHAM'S LOWEST PRICED CLOAK AND SUIT HOUSE OUR LOW PRICES WILL APPEAL TO ALL WHO KNOW VALUES OOMRLETE LINES WOMEN'S SUITS, COATS, WAISTS, FURS, CORSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR DRESS GOODS AND SILKS TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT TO NORMAL STUDENTS Pictorial Review Patterns BRING US YOUR KODAK FILMS AND FILM PACKS Our finishing department will get the most from every exposure, and our experts will gladly assist you to still better future results. ALL THE NEW GOODS FROM KODAK CITY IN STOCK - - * * * ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Alaska BuMing Elk and Holly "When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [ii] ---------- WELCOME This is 1lie opening' advertisement in a series 1o run in the Normal Messenger. There are a «Teat many of the Normal students who are acquainted "with us. but to you, the new-eo: r.ers. we want to extend the privileges of this store. Come and make this store your headquarters; let us rash your checks for you, and help you in a number of ways. You will be given a ten per cent, discount on all you purchase. Remember this, and when you see anything in Dry Goods, Ready-to-AYear apparel, Shoes, or Men's Furnishings, come to this store. Montague Mcflugh HOLLY STREET AND RAILROAD AVENUE Men's Wearing Apparel ONE PRICE EVERY DAY TO EVERY ONE HAS BEEN OCR POLICY FOR YEARS. HART SCHAFFNEE MARX SUITS FOR MEN AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN All Other Lines Standard Merchandise GAGE=DODSON CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [iii] ---------- B A T T E R S B Y ' S —Always Reliable— MATERIALS FOR GYM SUITS! G Y M S H O ES WET WEATHER FOOTWEAR Walk=Over Boot Shop 213 E. HOLLY STREET Phone 2(i8— Phone 2G8 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS .BELLINGHAM OFFICE LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office, 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. MUNRO HASKELL I 163 ELK ST. Hardware, Heating, Tinning and Plumbing When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [iv] ---------- We Make it Good Our Friends Make it Famous -» (c- Ford's Ice Cream . . and . . Butter PHONE 43 1314 R. R. AVE. Larson's Livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL Phone 70 EXPRESS AND DRAYING 1328-30 Elk Street NORMAL STUDENTS, BELLINGHAM, WASH. WE ARE ALWAYS READY TO ATTEND TO THE FURNISHING OF ANY FLOWERS YOU MAY NEED. G. G. BARKER lt; SON 206 EAST HOLLY STREET When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [v] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME: STORE YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. II The Best Line of Box Candies in Town || Phones, filllc* 11 ? • 11! J18 Ctt lOWIi I CHAS COR.ELKlU'HeMiff" ^WASHmGTOU PiASLEE (f_.. _ . ., JI WASHINGTON'S, FINEST DRUG STORK »,....„— ,, ^^_ || If You Doubt It, Try Them j ^ = = = = = ^ : = = r^ Work Called for and Delivered Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats (leaned and Blocked PHONE 733 Jfartetim ffilearor* F. L. TATMAN, Manager iTjtiih ©lets* ©leaner© anii glycvs 1140 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [vi] ---------- VAN WYCK DAIRY PKTKR ZOBRIST, Proprietor EUTTER, ICE CREAM, CREAM, MILK, AND ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 87 1240 Elk Street AVE ALWAYS CARRY THE BEST FLOWERS PRODUCIBLE - - - - - - - - - - HOME GROWN VIOLETS OUR SPECIALTY FREE AUTO DELIVERY HORST FLORAL SHOP Located with The Cave—1256 Elk Street THE L. E A PER We Give Ten Per Cent. Discount to NORMAL STUDENTS LARGEST STOCK OF SUITS, COATS, AND READY-TO-WEAR GOODS NORTH OF SEATTLE DRY GOODS—niLLINERY—FANCY GOODS —Agents for— NEMO AND GOSSARD CORSETS PERRIN'S KID GLOVES THE: LEADER When Patronizing1 Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [vii] ---------- Would you pay a Banker $25 for $15 in gold ? TITEX WHY I'AY A STREET-LEVEL CLOTHIER $25.00 FOR A SUIT THAT WE SELL Up^tair-fc* for ^ir gt; EVERY DAY L\T THE YEAR Pelegren Martin UPSTAIRS CLOTHIERS AND HATTERS Second Floor Bellingham National Bank Building R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOOIAS St SIMPSON LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES FOR SALE Bellingham Washington THE LARGEST STORE THE LOWEST PRICES THE FRESHEST GROCERIES "\l7"ilson-] gt;Toble:s-]Ba.irr C o . HOLLY STREET BRIDGE VIEW FARM IN CONNECTION When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [viii] ---------- Normal School Students' Book Club ESTABLISHED FOR YOUR BENEFIT —BY THE— E. T. Matties Book Company 110 WEST HOLLY STREET Will You Join With Us to Save Money? Join our Book Club. Call at once then and sign a Student's Identification Card. This makes you a member for one year. No Entrance Fee. No Dues or other obligations. No Rules or regulations, except one: Namely, members of this club shall receive a discount of ten per cent, only upon presentation of Membership Card at time of purchasing goods. The ten per cent, discount does not apply to school or College Text Books, because ten per cent, represents our full retail profit on school supplies in general. We make this explanation in advance to avoid any misunderstanding; so do not expect a discount on School Books or other publications issued by publishers of net books. However, Students will find a splendid stock of books in General Literature, and Stationery of the leading makes, amounting to over Ten Thousand Dollars all the year round. Why deny yourselves so many essential books, no many convenient articles in Stationery, when by joining this Club, they may be obtained at a saving. Membership Cards entitle Students to special "inside" prices, even greater than ten per cent, in many instances, when we shall find it to our convenience to reduce overstock's or dispose of remainders no longer carried as staple. Membership Cards will be printed in the form of Meal Tickets, and when punched to the value of Five Dollars ($5.00) they shall be good for fifty cents in trade, when presented for settlement. So you see it pays to join this Club. Isn't a saving of 20 per cent, worth asking for? Call at once and join. Merely sign an application card and receive in exchange your Membership Card. E. T. MATHES BOOK CO. 110 West Holly Street When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [ix] ---------- Girls IT1? iMI'MEB Have you tried the "Normal Girl's Delight?" A. ^e^w Sundae REMEMBER, NORMAL STUDENTS, THAT SMABY'S IS THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR CANDIES AND ICE CREAM Purest - Fresh - Best SERVICE THE BEST. WE ALSO SERVE HOT DRINK'S AND LIGHT LUNCHES New Bank Building. MEET YOUR FRIENDS HERE. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page [1] ---------- T H E M E S S E N G E R PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON T H E STAFF Editor-in-Chief—FRANCES GREEN Assistant Editor--ARTHUR SMITH Calendar RUTH CONNER Classes— Literary - RUTH DAVEY Senior GRACE COOK Auditorium - Exchange Society LEE SHERWOOD HELLEN GRAGG ELIZABETH EGGERS Junior - Sophomore Freshmen - High School ALICE FELL ETHEL LEWIS - LOUIS GLOMAN FRANK HERMANN Art I EVERETT SHIMMEN ETHEL MILNER Organizations— Philomatheans JESSIE LEISER Athletics gt; - DELSIE TOOKER Y. W. C. A. MARIE THOMESEN CARL PLATZ Alkisiah MARY CHAPIN Slimmer School Library Student's Ass'n. KENTON HOUGEN MAUDE BURGUA G. F. D. VANDER MEI H. L. S. Van con ver-Astoria Chelan Club Choral Club LORETTA MURPHY LAURA JEFFERS VIDA REID ELVA BOUCHER Jokes I G. F. D. VANDER MEI Glee Club I. B. SMITH ANNE BROWN Business Manager C. C. BAUGHMAN TERMS—SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS A YEAR Entered December 21, 1902, at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Vol. XIV. October, 1914 No. 1 To the old students and the new, THE MESSENGER extends a welcome—a hearty welcome, to what we consider the best Normal in the State. And why should it not be the best Normal, with such a Faculty, such buildings, such a campus, and such splendid equipment! The student body this year is larger than it ever has been before, and of course, it goes without saying, it is the best! Because it is the best and largest, we ought to have the most enthusiasm and the most school spirit ever shown in this school. We ought to cheer so loud for our school that we won't need those horns we were going to buy. THE MESSENGER expects a more successful year than ever before. The editor realizes that she does not possess many quali- ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER ties which are essential to a good editor, but with the aid of a competent staff, hopes to put out a splendid school paper. In order that we may do this, we ask for the support of the entire student body, not only with your subscriptions, but with your stories, poems, drawings and jokes. Don't forget that THE MESSENGER Staff appreciates all the help you give them. —*— OUR SCHOOL. Stately and grand the Normal stands High on the hill, o'erlooks the Bay. Dominion it has o'er all the land, It rules in a quiet, dignified way. O, 'tis a school of thought, a school of deed, A school that meets the State's sore need. So for its support, we'll unite in one band, That its fame may be known throughout this land. Bcllingham State Normal School. CARRIE WHITTIER. - * September 8. Registration begins, with downpour of students and rain. September 9. Still programing and having cards signed. September 10. First day of classes. September 11. First Assembly. A short talk given by Dr. Mathes, former Principal, followed by our new Principal, Dr. Nash. Music by Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Mathes. We would enjoy more from the same ladies. Then a word of greeting from all of the old and new members of the Faculty. September 14. We begin to get acquainted with the "Little Black Book." Football practice begins. September 15. Miss Wilson gives the first library lecture. September 16. First rules of the year given by Dr. Nash: "Hereafter we will not overrun our time." September 18. Dr. Nash, Dr. Deerwester and Mr. Epley seat students in Assembly. Teaching in the Training School begins. Y. W. C. A. reception to the students. September 21. Much distress among the Seniors. They are seated with underclassmen. Dr. Nash says he will change the seating later. Lusty applause from the Seniors. September 23. Dr. Norton of Korea, speaks at Assembly, ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 to our great enjoyment. We over run time again, "But this one doesn't count." September 24. Dr. Norton speaks to the Y. W. C. A. September 25. Dr. Deerwester makes clear that he will not announce the announcement for the meeting to be held Sunday, but Miss Hays may post it on the Bulletin Board if she chooses. All student mixer. A great success. How many of us are German and never had a chance to claim il before ? September 28. Miss Baker tells of her trip to the Progressive meeting. Shall we all be Progressives? Dr. Nash returns from North Yakima. Gym. classes begin. September 29. Miss Knowles talks to the Y. M. C. A. on "The Master." September 30. Miss Baxter reviews Dr. Abbot's book. Dr. Deerwester says, "In the future the ladies of the Faculty will make their own announcements." Aren't you sorry you snowed you can talk, Miss B.? September 22. Miss Wilson finishes lectures on the library work. X GLIMPSES OF HOLLAND. Of all the places that it was my privilege to see in Europe, "The House of the Woods," as Queen Wilhelmina's home is called, appealed to me the most. The palace was fortunately open, but the queen was expected there in three weeks, in order that she might be present at the dedication of the Peace Palace in August, 1913. This house contains the Orange Room, in which the first Peace Conference was held. On two folding doors in this room is a painting of Hercules and Mercury, holding the doors open for Peace to enter, bearing a wreath of olive leaves. This painting dates from 1647; the first Peace Conference was held in this room two hundred fifty years later. The walls and ceiling of this eight sided room are all covered with paintings, portraying the history and military life of Holland, ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER The four rooms that interested me the most were those in which the furnishings were presents from Korea, China and Japan. China furnished the hangings for one room in rice paper, upon which was portrayed the whole process of rice culture from the preparation of the soil to the rice prepared for market. In another room the walls were hung with hand embroidered silk, in designs characteristic of Chinese art. The room furnished by Korea was similar, except that the designs were of Korean architecture, and the chandeliers were more highly colored. In all three rooms the furniture was upholstered in hand embroidered silk. The Japanese effects were very artistic, and their cherry blossoms, storks, chrysanthemums, and their sacred mountain, were in evidence in all their upholstery. These rooms all had a home-like feeling. The surrounding forest made the place seem very appropriately named, and gave an air of seclusion that well befitted such a home. After leaving here we went down to Scheveningen beach, where we watched a multitude enjoying itself in various ways. Some people were content to lie in the sand, others sat in the hooded wicker chairs, and a great many were in bathing. There are bath wagons which are let to the bathers. These little wagons are hired and the bather goes inside, a horse is hitched to the wagon and it is hauled out into the water and left. When the bather is ready to be hauled in, he goes up into the wagon and the man who does the hauling takes his horse out and hitches on the wagon and hauls it in again. This arrangement appears to be quite satisfactory in every way. From Scheveningen we went out to the Isle of Marken. There we saw the typical fisherman though we were informed that their costumes are donned especially for the benefit of tourists and are not generally worn. These people are very anxious to get as much money as they can from the tourists. One little boy sold his muddy, tho new shoes, to a young man in the parly with which I traveled. Many of them came out and motioned to us saying, "Come in my house. See fisher's house." After visiting them we were made to understand that it was worth a pfennig or a mark. If any one failed to understand their motions, he was pursued until he did understand. They are very much averse to letting any one take their pictures, unless they are paid for it. One girl in our party gave each of a group of fisher-women a small coin and proceeded to take their pictures, when they evidently had decided it was worth more, for they tore off their shawls and began to beat her with them. She immediately gave each one another coin and they arranged themselves for the picture, which showed them with very pleased countenances. FLORENCE A. CHAPIN. ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page 5 ---------- THE MESSENGER 5 THE WORLD STORM The storm was born in haste on wings of night, Fast gathered ink black clouds in Eastern skies. And, traveling west they left no ray of light, But cdl the world in darkness seemed, and cries Were sent thruout the world in mighty winds Which stirred to anger waters on the deep. Played havoc with the sails, and to the bottom pinned The wrecks of noble ships in one long sleep. Yet in the west the clouds had passed away And dawn was breaking in the radiant East, Brightening the earth with many a beauteous ray Reflecting peace on earth to man and beast. And now no longer sweeps the troubling blast, In silence lies the world, the storm is past. CARRIE WHITTIER, '1( gt;. *, The following contribution, carefully printed on pink paper, was found crushed in a corner of T H E MESSENGER box. We print it for what it may, or may not be worth. At least there is about it an interesting air of mystery: October 12, 1914. DEAR FRIENDS: When I witnest the notis pend in the offis that another Faculty meeting was cald to consider the pamflcl which has repeld the good old uses of the alfabet and ment to deface the fotografs in our heds, it set my hart aking so that my breth stopt, my tung was dum, and swet poured from my lims. I feard that dred deth would make me a gost. In that moment I could hear the church bells told and the quire chanting my requiem as the Normal School marcht down the ile with the Faculty ahed. Deth even hild my dets in that awd moment. Pleasant wrether vanisht from my site, sent of flowerjs mockt me. I sobd alowd. But the sensitiv telefone screamd in my ear, I answerd the call. Miss Hays exactd the promis to dine at Edens Hall and discuss the foren war. She said she pland lo have cand lam and boild egs with lettis, bred and olivs. Such prospect lild me with helth, and I shund the meeting. T H E MIST MEMBER. * Respectful Editor— Dear Madames and Sirs: I are slightly uneducate sister of Hashimura Togo, wrho make much famous for himself in literarious writings. For myself, I like knowledge so I concide to come to B. S. Abnormal School. By consul of family physician I are to make stay at Edens Hall for rest cure. By word of letter I reform Dr. Nash ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER of my arrival in future. By same mail, he send reformation me that I are welcome, and will he meet by young lady of Y. W. C. A., name Pauline Paulson, which desirable character might excort me from depot station. When she meet me by my destination, I know by genial atmosphere she are Y. W. C. A. girl. After boarding car, we hasten with journey by rate of one block per 15 minutes, which signal make me estimate Bellingham are swift city. It take much wheeze to consume steps which lead us up ascension, but it are satisfaction at end of climb to vision school building on hilltop. It appall me with hugeness of size, and gap for breath, for I are smallness in statute beside it. Suddenly like abruptness I startle myself saying, "Are honorable circus in town?" Pauline Paulson look herself over in hasty nervous manner and make reliance "Do it look it?" I make assurance, "No, but it listen like it." Whereover she make compositive declaration, "It are not caliope you comprehend, but piano in dormitory." To me it sound like illustrative music from Niagara Falls and dog-fight put together. After she steer me up hall I make exit to my room. There I find deposits of many conventional articles, such as books, pendants, clothes and shoes. I soliloquize to self that room-mate cannot have much clean disposition, when she make sudden debut in room. Such interrogatives as these she hurl at me: "Are you room-mate?" "Are you got brother?" Do he wear hair pomp?" "Are you got photographies of him?" Just then I am interpeted by bell like Merry Christmas Day, but are comforted that it are dinner time. So with much vehemence we make raid upon dining room. Strange costumes abide here, for head and foot of table are call rash name of Father and Mother. I amuse myself by hearken to comrades eat soup with muchly confusions. It make me feel of ear drum to see if he still in listening conditions. After we eat ourselves, I make introductions to Hon. Mrs. Powell, Hon. Miss Hay, and Hon. President V. Smith. They radiate homelike appearance for homesickness girl, which I enjoy. When I reach room again piano resume articulation, which make me seek safety in pillow. When buzzer make violet ringings at 7 P. X. I withdraw head for piano are calm. So I spend pleasant evening quiet, for Hon. Councilman live in neighborhood of my door. In course of twilight, I are visited by three Councilman and Pres. by request of them I no longer wind watch and drop pin on floor, for it disturb hon. inmates which make studying their occupation. To my room-mate I submit these exclamations: Why Miss Hay say "Sign up yourself in Register book." She teach penmanship? Do Vera Hancock teach on Singer sewing machine? For why she always Discuss machines then? ---------- Messenger - 1914 October - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 Why Helena Rowse like color scheme of Red? Do Tim play baseball pitcher? Then why she always talk about diamonds? Do Jessie Hazeltine and Ethel Phillips intend to champion-snip tennis? Are Helen a Shoe maker? Why Genie Hicker try to pull down basket in Montagues? Why do 3d floor girls hesitate? Who teach gymnastics on fire escapade? I see you again if you not see me first. Your friend, LIKA TO GO.

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